Production Engineer (Mechanical & Chemical)

A leading chemical manufacturing company in the Baton Rouge, LA area is seeking two Production Engineers (one Mechanical, one Chemical) to support their high-tech powders production facility. These roles report to the Technical Manager and will drive continuous improvement, efficiency, and reliability across production lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily production and quality metrics to ensure optimal unit performance
• Identify and resolve process issues to improve uptime, throughput, and yield
• Lead and support safety training, audits, and behavioral safety initiatives
• Develop and maintain SOPs and ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and PSM standards
• Investigate non-conformances, customer complaints, and waste to drive corrective actions
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering to eliminate bottlenecks
• Train plant staff on technical processes and safety procedures

Preferred Experience

• 3–5 years in production or process engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, TPM), KPI tracking, and root cause analysis
• Understanding of PSM, environmental, and regulatory compliance
• Experience in plant commissioning and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable in fast-paced, hands-on operations environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA options
• 401(k) + Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Days, Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement & Ongoing Development