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Your focus will be on debottlenecking operations, maximizing yields, and elevating overall product quality.Engineering & Design: Lead engineering feasibility studies, develop basic engineering plans, evaluate equipment, and design robust process systems from the ground up.Financial & Project Impact: Prepare rigorous economic analyses and cost estimates for proposed improvements, demonstrating their business impact to help prioritize high-value projects.Hands-On Troubleshooting: Actively resolve daily production issues, supervise and execute plant trials, and directly participate in the commissioning of new process technologies.Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as a technical bridge, quantifying and communicating complex process technology to management, production, maintenance, and administrative teams.What You Bring to the TableEducation & Experience: Education: A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field. (Project Management experience is a strong plus).Continuous Improvement Mindset: Solid working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.Analytical Prowess: Strong math, statistical analysis, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify core issues and implement lasting solutions.Technical Proficiency: Strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel and Access, to manage and interpret process data.Collaborative Drive: A self-motivated, proactive approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills, allowing you to thrive both independently and on cross-functional teams.Work Environment & Physical DemandsTo successfully perform the duties of this role, you will balance your time between the laboratory, the production floor, and the office.Mobility: Frequently standing and walking (up to 60% of the time) and sitting (up to 40%).Physical Activity: Occasional lifting and carrying of materials up to 25 pounds (up to 25% of the time).Accessibility: Ability to safely climb stairs and work at heights (up to 10% of the time), along with the finger dexterity required for equipment operation and computer work.","company":"Imerys","rawCompany":"imerys","city":"Sylacauga","state":"AL","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-08-27T09:55:53.300Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2041.00","title":"Chemical Engineers","slug":"chemical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"331313","title":"Alumina Refining and Primary Aluminum Production","slug":"alumina-refining-and-primary-aluminum-production"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Are you an innovative problem-solver who excels at optimizing systems and driving manufacturing efficiency? 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