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Unternehmen: Soarnol Stellenbeschreibung: 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.