Process engineer with 7 years in specialty chemicals, optimizing batch and continuous processes for yield, safety and cost. Increased reactor yield 6 points and cut steam use 14% across 2 units. Brings process modeling, PSM and HAZOP experience and steady support for operations around the clock.
Experience
Process Engineer, Gulfstream Specialty Chemicals (Baton Rouge, LA)
May 2021 – Present
Own process performance for 2 batch reactor units producing 40M lb a year of surfactants
Raised reactor yield from 88% to 94% by adjusting temperature ramps and catalyst addition, worth $2.3M a year
Cut steam consumption 14% through heat integration changes modeled in Aspen Plus
Lead HAZOP and management of change reviews for 15 projects under OSHA PSM 1910.119
Associate Process Engineer, Bayou Polymers (Lake Charles, LA)
Jun 2019 – Apr 2021
Monitored extrusion line data in OSIsoft PI and resolved 30+ off-spec events with operations
Wrote 20 updated operating procedures that passed PSM compliance audit
Ran 4 plant trials on resin grades that cut die buildup 30%
Education
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Louisiana State University (Aug 2015 – May 2019)
Skills
Process: Batch and continuous optimization, mass and energy balances, heat integration
Safety: OSHA PSM, HAZOP, management of change, PHA revalidation
A strong Process Engineer resume shows throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Experience
Skills
Certifications
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Supply chain planning
Inventory management
Logistics and distribution
Lean and Six Sigma
Vendor management
ERP and WMS systems
Demand forecasting
Process improvement
Safety and compliance
Data analysis
Example bullet points
Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes
Reduced inventory carrying cost by $1.8M while keeping a 98% fill rate through SKU rationalization
Led a Lean program that cut order cycle time by 35% and recordable incidents to zero for 18 months
Tips from recruiters
State the scale you ran: sites, SKUs, shipments, budget or team size.
List certifications such as APICS CSCP, PMP or Six Sigma belts.
Name the systems you used (SAP, Oracle, Manhattan); they are common keyword filters.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Process Engineer resume FAQ
What should a Process Engineer resume include?
A Process Engineer resume should show throughput, cost and reliability across the operations or supply chain you ran. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Experience, Skills, Certifications and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Process Engineer?
Classic, Compact and Modern work well for Process Engineer roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Process Engineer resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Process Engineer put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Process Engineer roles are Supply chain planning, Inventory management, Logistics and distribution, Lean and Six Sigma, Vendor management and ERP and WMS systems.
How do I write strong Process Engineer resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as on-time delivery, inventory turns and cost per unit. For example: "Raised on-time delivery from 88% to 97% across 3 warehouses by redesigning pick routes."