{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"9e758422f7d6c020ed09431d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9e758422f7d6c020ed09431d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9e758422f7d6c020ed09431d","title":"Junior Process Engineer","description":"The Company\nImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.\nThe Position\nJunior Process Engineer\nJob Summary\nThe Junior Process Engineer will assist in the development of engineer process technology for improved operations efficiency or for new products. Projects will consist of identifying and implementing improvements in process technology, troubleshooting production issues, providing support in process scale-up and trials, and serving as the site’s Opex Champion.\nKEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES\nUnder the direction of the Quality & Process Engineer:\nPlans, organizes and implements process related laboratory experiments, pilot plan trials, and projects.\nEvaluates process equipment and process flows for plant expansion, improved operations efficiency, and new products.\nDevelops and transfers process technology from concept to production and ensures successful plant commissioning of process technology.\nPerforms and communicates process assessments that troubleshoot production issues.\nParticipates as a team member in projects involving process engineering.\nManages and prioritizes projects to a timetable and accounts for the deliverables to internal customers.\nDevelops process simulation models in support of development activities and operations strategic planning.\nFacilitates the I-Cube savings and associated reporting.\nServes as a key member of the I-Cube community.\nPerforms other duties as assigned by management.\nSKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS\nDemonstrated understanding of engineering, chemistry, mineralogy and math\nStrong computer skills in MS Office or Google Suite\nProject management skills including planning and experimental design\nCommunication skills including technical writing and presentation\nInterpersonal skills that enable a good rapport with management, scientists, engineers, technicians, and plant personnel\nStrong problem-solving skills\nFinancial assessment and budget planning\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE\nDegree in Engineering\nTwo years of engineering experience is desirable\nOTHER\nAvailable for domestic travel and for some international travel\nFlexibility in work schedule to permit plant and pilot plant trial coverage\nPosition Type\nFull time\nand\nPermanent\nOnly technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:\nrecruiting.support@ imerys.com\n\nPLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.\n\nTo ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.\nIMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.","company":"Imerys","rawCompany":"imerys","city":"Chesapeake","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:47:23.865Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2131.00","title":"Materials Engineers","slug":"materials-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"327992","title":"Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing","slug":"ground-or-treated-mineral-and-earth-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Junior Process Engineer","description":"The Company\nImerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.\nThe Position\nJunior Process Engineer\nJob Summary\nThe Junior Process Engineer will assist in the development of engineer process technology for improved operations efficiency or for new products. Projects will consist of identifying and implementing improvements in process technology, troubleshooting production issues, providing support in process scale-up and trials, and serving as the site’s Opex Champion.\nKEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES\nUnder the direction of the Quality & Process Engineer:\nPlans, organizes and implements process related laboratory experiments, pilot plan trials, and projects.\nEvaluates process equipment and process flows for plant expansion, improved operations efficiency, and new products.\nDevelops and transfers process technology from concept to production and ensures successful plant commissioning of process technology.\nPerforms and communicates process assessments that troubleshoot production issues.\nParticipates as a team member in projects involving process engineering.\nManages and prioritizes projects to a timetable and accounts for the deliverables to internal customers.\nDevelops process simulation models in support of development activities and operations strategic planning.\nFacilitates the I-Cube savings and associated reporting.\nServes as a key member of the I-Cube community.\nPerforms other duties as assigned by management.\nSKILLS & ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS\nDemonstrated understanding of engineering, chemistry, mineralogy and math\nStrong computer skills in MS Office or Google Suite\nProject management skills including planning and experimental design\nCommunication skills including technical writing and presentation\nInterpersonal skills that enable a good rapport with management, scientists, engineers, technicians, and plant personnel\nStrong problem-solving skills\nFinancial assessment and budget planning\nEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE\nDegree in Engineering\nTwo years of engineering experience is desirable\nOTHER\nAvailable for domestic travel and for some international travel\nFlexibility in work schedule to permit plant and pilot plant trial coverage\nPosition Type\nFull time\nand\nPermanent\nOnly technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:\nrecruiting.support@ imerys.com\n\nPLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.\n\nTo ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.\nIMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.","datePosted":"2026-04-12T20:47:23.865Z","dateModified":"2026-04-12T20:47:23.865Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Imerys","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chesapeake","addressRegion":"VA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"9e758422f7d6c020ed09431d"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/9e758422f7d6c020ed09431d"}}