Process Engineer-Raw Materials & Inventory Control

JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for coordinating, controlling, and optimizing raw material operational processes to ensure the safe, efficient, and on-time manufacturing of customized, high-quality lithium-ion electrolytes. This role focuses on continuous process improvement, equipment reliability, inventory integrity, and upholding a zero-incident safety culture. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Plans and coordinates raw material operational schedules with process operators to support tailored electrolyte batch manufacturing based on customer specifications. Monitors daily raw material operations, leads engineering troubleshooting during planned/unplanned maintenance, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance yield, throughput, and equipment uptime. Manages and monitors physical raw material inventory utilizing First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principles to guarantee material availability, traceability, and shelf-life compliance. Authors, updates, and adheres to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); trains process operators on safe material handling, standard workflows, and process changes. Investigates non-conformances in raw materials, leads root-cause analysis (RCA), and implements corrective/preventative actions to support overall product quality. Serves as the technical liaison between operations, procurement, quality control, and supply chain regarding delivery timelines, raw material quality, and inventory demands. Follows all company, industry standards, and OSHA safety procedures, including equipment safety and personal protective equipment (PPE). Assists with ad-hoc projects and production needs as required. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field. 1-3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred. SKILLS: Strong understanding of chemical process operations, fluid handling, batch processing, and hazardous materials handling procedures. Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing tasks, manage operational timelines, and work in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Proven root-cause analysis capabilities paired with strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting technical data to both small operational teams and larger groups. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel preferred) and Google Workspace; experience with ERP/MES systems is a plus. Ability to operate material handling equipment and lift or move 50+ lbs.

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