Momentive · 11 hours ago
Production Chemical Engineer
US WV Friendly
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$78K/yr - $113K/yr
2+ years expMomentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. In this role as a Production Engineer, you’ll take ownership of your assigned production areas, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations each day while driving improvements and supporting capital projects.
ChemicalIndustrialInformation TechnologyManufacturingSustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Play an active role in building a strong safety culture across the site
Partner with senior engineers to support environmental compliance, health, and safety programs for your assigned production areas and product lines
Help maintain certifications, lead awareness activities, and promote safe work behaviors
Participate in specialized safety projects that protect both people and processes
Take ownership of day-to-day production activities and help keep operations running safely and efficiently
Drive improvements in equipment reliability, process consistency, and overall production performance
Work closely with business teams to understand product quality metrics and equipment capabilities
Learn the fundamentals of preventive maintenance, safety systems, emergency response, and quality testing in the lab
Contribute to prioritizing production goals that meet business and customer needs
Join cross-functional teams to troubleshoot operational, technical, and equipment challenges
Apply structured problem-solving tools while learning how to manage and maintain Preventive Maintenance (PM) compliance
Use modern engineering technologies and data to help ensure equipment uptime and efficiency
Grow your skills in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement
Track production data daily to monitor performance and identify opportunities to improve
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to evaluate results and implement enhancements
Learn how to translate data into actionable insights that keep processes running smoothly and efficiently
Work as part of the site management and operations teams to support broader plant initiatives
Partner with leaders and peers across departments to align on goals and share best practices
Build strong working relationships and gain exposure to different functions within the plant
Contribute ideas and energy to a culture that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Jump in where needed to support the team and learn from a variety of hands-on experiences across the site
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
2+ years of hands-on experience in a chemical production or chemical manufacturing environment, supporting day-to-day operational or process-focused activities
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize chemical manufacturing or production processes
Solid understanding of core chemical engineering principles, including material and energy balances, thermodynamics, and process design
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and familiarity with engineering or data analysis software
Ability to contribute to and measure daily production and equipment performance within a multifunctional team environment
Broad working knowledge of chemical manufacturing operations, with a demonstrated commitment to advancing a career in process or production engineering
Demonstrated integrity, teamwork, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and technical disciplines
Preferred
Internship, co-op, project work, or additional experience within a chemical manufacturing or process operations setting
Exposure to Six Sigma, SAP, ISO systems, or similar process-improvement and quality tools
Understanding of chemical plant operations, process equipment, and EHS fundamentals
Benefits
Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage.
Paid parental leave for the birth of a child; adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Short term disability with 100% base salary coverage.
Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets.
25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service.
401k savings plan with 5% employer match plus additional contribution based on years of service.
Student debt pay-off program.
Professional development programs and courses.
Wellness programs and financial education.
Company
Momentive
Momentive delivers science-based solutions by linking custom technology platforms to opportunities for customers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.8M2024-03-28Acquired
2015-04-30Seed· $0.8M
Leadership Team
Craig Borkowski
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Bush
SVP & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-09-22
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