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Principal Process Technology Engineer

Date:Oct 3, 2025

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range:$170,000.00 - $185,000.00

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

This position plays a pivotal role in driving process excellence and innovation within the company’s manufacturing operation

Responsibilities (1 of 2)

+ Responsible for overseeing and advancing process technology initiatives to achieve strategic objectives.

+ Lead critical process improvements, develop new technologies and ensure manufacturing processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

+ Responsible for process evaluation and approval, including conducting comprehensive evaluations, analyzing and assessing proposed process changes.

+ Approve and implement changes by providing expert approval for process alterations, ensuring alignment with best practices and industry standards.

+ Responsible for process improvement and productivity enhancement, including identifying improvement opportunities and proactively identifying and defining requirements for process improvement and productivity enhancement projects.

+ Lead strategic projects aimed at increasing manufacturing efficiency, improving product quality, reducing costs, and enhancing production rates.

+ Responsible for development and optimization of processes, formulation and methods and control strategies to meet and exceed quality standards.

+ Design and scale-up new or enhanced manufacturing processes to support product line growth and meet productivity targets.

+ Develop/create and enhance management systems and procedures to monitor, measure and compare operating performance against established benchmarks.

+ Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.

Responsibilities (2 of 2)

+ Oversee reliability priorities and manage maintenance backlogs, ensuring minimal disruption to operations and sustained process performance.

+ Review and assess product development requirements for compatibility with existing processing methods and evaluate associated costs and timelines.

+ Responsible for budget assistance, contributing to the development of capital and operating budgets, and providing insights into cost implications and resource needs.

+ Provide guidance and support in the training and development of engineering staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and process excellence.

Required Qualifications

+ Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Chemical Technology

+ one (1) year of experience in the job or as a Senior R&D Engineer or closely related occupation responsible for the development, design and scale-up of new catalysts products from lab scale to commercial production.

+ Experience must include providing leadership on safety and environmental issues, including working safely in a laboratory/manufacturing plant/environment.

+ Must have experience applying chemistry/fundamental engineering and design of experiment (DEO) concepts to develop technical solutions utilizing statistical and catalyst evaluation techniques for process development/improvement and using Minitab statistical software for analysis.

+ Experience must include developing and implementing functional FMEA processes and identifying/solving chemical and process engineering problems related to new product development and manufacturing process concepts. 5-10% travel required.

Benefits

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

+ Life Insurance and Disability

+ Grace Wellness Program

+ Flexible Workplace

+ Retirement Plans

+ 401(k) Company Match

+ Paid Vacation and Holidays

+ Parental Leave (salaried only)

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nearest Major Market:Baltimore

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