Senior Production Engineer

**Company:** Soarnol **Job Description:** Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s SoarnoL™ EVOH business in La Porte, TX is seeking a **Production Engineer** to help optimize world-class polymer production operations. In this role, you’ll combine chemical engineering expertise with practical plant experience to enhance safety, reliability, and productivity across integrated manufacturing units. What You’ll Do -------------- As a key technical partner to Operations, you’ll oversee and continuously improve EVOH polymer and distillation processes: * **Optimize plant performance:** Monitor and control polymer manufacturing and distillation units to ensure safe, stable, and cost-effective operation. * **Lead startups & shutdowns:** Plan and support plant startups, maintenance turnarounds, and product grade transitions. * **Troubleshoot & solve:** Diagnose production issues—including process, equipment, and human-factor causes—and implement corrective actions. * **Drive continuous improvement:** Analyze production methods, mass/energy balances, and operating limits to boost yield, quality, and efficiency. * **Strengthen process knowledge:** Build deep expertise in plant chemistry and operating conditions; translate insights into improved designs and procedures. * **Coach operations teams:** Train and guide operators on best practices and process intent to enhance execution and reliability. * **Communicate & document:** Deliver clear technical reports and recommendations to operations and leadership stakeholders. What You Bring -------------- * B.S. in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry required * 3–7 years of plant or process engineering experience in chemical or polymer manufacturing * Hands-on experience with distillation, reaction, and/or polymer processes * Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and data interpretation skills * Ability to translate technical findings into actionable operational improvements * Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams Why Join Mitsubishi Chemical Group? ----------------------------------- * Work on advanced EVOH barrier materials used in critical packaging and industrial applications * Be part of a global leader committed to innovation, safety, and sustainability * Influence real plant performance and see your solutions implemented * Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities _The salary range for this position is $130,000-140,000. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting._