Unilever
Process Engineer
Jonesboro, AR
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$5,832 more — $94,432 — moves this role to Level II and 2 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $94,432 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Materials Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Materials Engineers (17-2131) · Jonesboro, AR. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- JOB PURPOSE The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing and utility processes to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production.
- Because here, we don't just hire for jobs.
- Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Responsibilities
- Optimize throughput, yield, energy consumption, and operating cost
- Monitor and adjust process conditions to maintain product quality and stability
- Develop and improve processes for new and existing systems
- Perform mass and energy balances to validate performance and capacity
- Evaluate process and design alternatives to improve efficiency and cost
- Support design reviews and ensure technical integrity of process systems
- Utilize process data, simulation tools, and analytics to drive performance improvements
- Lead and manage process capital projects from concept through execution, ensuring safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery
- Develop process KPIs, dashboards, and apply SPC/statistical analysis
- Support new product introduction and technology transfer into manufacturing
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field
- at least 3-5+ years of experience in chemical engineering (chemical, oil & gas, or FMCG)
- Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid flow, including application to process operation, equipment performance, and manufacturing and utility systems
- Experience in continuous and/or batch processing environments
- Experience working with process control systems and plant operations
- Experience supporting commissioning, startup, or plant operations
- Proven track record of delivering process improvements and cost savings
- Proven experience leading CapEx projects from concept through commissioning, including scope, budget, and execution management
Nice to have
- Experience with process simulation tools (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, or similar)
- Experience with process safety methodologies (HAZOP, LOPA, PSM)
- Six Sigma or Lean certification
- Knowledge of separation processes, RO systems, utilities, and heat transfer equipment
- Strong understanding of instrumentation and automation systems
- experience with automation and controls, able to collaborate with controls teams on DCS/PLC systems
Compensation
- The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000.
- Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.
- Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits
- Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan.
- Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
- If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com.
Company info
- You'll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters - for people and the planet.
- At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
- We invite you to be part of something bigger.
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
This listing is sourced directly from Unilever's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.