Production Engineer II in Silsbee, Texas at Trecora LLC

The Production Engineer is responsible for analyzing, designing, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This role evaluates existing operations, develops innovative solutions, and implements best practices to optimize productivity and resource utilization. The Production Engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, enhance process reliability, and support operational excellence.

Process Analysis & Optimization

• Review and evaluate production workflows to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
• Design, test, and implement process enhancements to improve throughput, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop strategies to increase production capability and resource utilization, including labor, energy, and raw materials.
• Monitor key production metrics, analyze trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to implement equipment upgrades and process modifications.
• Maintain and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent and efficient processes.

Technical Support & Project Execution

• Provide technical support to operations teams, troubleshooting process and equipment issues.
• Participate in small to medium-scale capital projects, including installation, commissioning, and process upgrades.
• Support process trials and pilot testing for new products or process improvements.
• Use data analysis and engineering principles to recommend corrective actions and optimize operations.
• Assist in designing experiments, evaluating results, and documenting outcomes for process improvement initiatives.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all production activities comply with internal policies, safety procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement programs focused on safety, quality, and environmental sustainability.
• Maintain accurate records of process changes, operational data, and project documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and/or related experience required.
• 2–5 years in manufacturing or production engineering.
• OSHA 10/30 General Industry Safety Training preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt preferred.
• Experience in chemical, polymer, or specialty manufacturing environments preferred.
• Exposure to process optimization, troubleshooting, and equipment improvements.
• Experience with Aveva PI, TrendMiner, CHEMCAD, etc. preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design, implement, and evaluate process improvements.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and process engineering principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional teamwork.
• Proficiency with data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation practices.
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.