Job Description:

Process Development Engineer

Huntsman is seeking a Process Development Engineer supporting the Advanced Materials Division located in Los Angeles. This position will report to the Process Development Manager.

Job Scope
We are seeking a collaborative and technically strong Process Development Engineer to join our Los Angeles site within the Advanced Materials Division. This role supports both manufacturing operations and innovation activities by helping scale products from development into production while improving safety, quality, reliability, and operational performance. Reporting to the Process Development Manager, this position partners closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Technology teams to support process improvements, troubleshooting, commercialization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and translating laboratory and pilot-scale work into safe, reliable manufacturing processes.

In summary, as the Process Development Engineer, you will:

Support and promote safe work practices and compliance with EHS, PSM, and Quality requirements
Participate in Process Safety Management activities including Management of Change (MOC), risk assessments, and incident investigations
Maintain accurate technical documentation and follow laboratory and manufacturing procedures
Support safe scale-up and implementation of new products and process changes
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from development through production
Support Manufacturing with process improvement initiatives, troubleshooting activities, and root cause analysis to improve safety, quality, reliability, and operational performance
Support product and process requalification activities related to raw material, supplier, or process changes
Support capital projects, equipment modifications, and commissioning activities as needed
Assist in developing, testing, and optimizing adhesives and related chemical products
Support continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methods
Analyze process data and support technical reporting activities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
Provide technical support to laboratory and operations personnel as needed
Maintain laboratory inventory and material tracking processes to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted development activities
Build strong working relationships with Production operators, frontline supervisors, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
Serve as a technical resource and collaborative partner for internal stakeholders including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Marketing, and Technology & Innovation teams
Partner with global Process Development colleagues to share knowledge, best practices, and technical support
Provide technical guidance and support to Quality Control laboratory personnel as needed
Regularly engage with manufacturing operations to support troubleshooting, scale-up, and process optimization activities

Qualifications
You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related technical discipline
3+ years of experience in process development, manufacturing support, or chemical production environments
Experience working in laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing settings
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of analytical methodologies and statistical analysis principles

Skills and Knowledge

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong technical curiosity and willingness to learn
Safety and quality focused mindset
Leadership potential and ownership mentality

Preferred Qualifications

Experience within chemical manufacturing, advanced materials, adhesives, polymers, or epoxy chemistry
Experience supporting commercialization, scale-up, or New Product Introduction (NPI)
Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) practices including MOC or PHA participation
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or structured problem-solving methodologies
Experience with DOE, SPC, or statistical data analysis
Project coordination or project leadership experience

Working Environment

This role involves laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing environments, supporting scale-up, troubleshooting, and process optimization activities

What can we offer you?

Salary: $90,000-$118,000 per year

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting, considering education, experience, and training.

Benefits:

Competitive healthcare, dental, and vision starting Day One
One additional week of paid time off on top of vacation
401k – Huntsman automatically contributes 6% of eligible pay; company will match $1 for every $1 contributed up to a maximum of 4%

Huntsman is proud to promote equal opportunity in the workplace All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

All unsolicited resumes presented by recruitment agencies are treated as pro bono information or service and will not be compensated.

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