We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

 

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

 

Your Role at KIK

We're looking for a Chemical Process Engineer ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into real-world challenges at our Westlake, Louisiana facility — a demanding but deeply rewarding environment for those driven by results and hungry to make a difference.

This isn’t your average process engineering role. You’ll be right in the heart of the action, working alongside operators and the production team to pinpoint what’s not working, fix it, and find smarter, safer, more efficient ways to operate. From troubleshooting and continuous improvement to lab testing and new design implementation, you’ll have the autonomy and opportunity to make huge wins — for the plant, the people, and the company’s bottom line.

This plant has lots of potential. If you're motivated by measurable impact, this is your playground. There's low-hanging fruit everywhere, waiting for someone like you to grab it and run. Your contributions can lead to safer processes, smoother workflows, and better outcomes for the entire team.

Even better — you won’t be going it alone. You’ll be mentored by a manager who knows this plant inside and out and is committed to helping you grow. Plus, you’ll be part of a tight-knit corporate engineering group, collaborating across plants, sharing ideas, and learning together in regular engineering team meetings.

This is more than a job — it’s a launchpad for building broad technical knowledge, gaining exposure to diverse challenges, and growing your career through real, hands-on experience. If you're ready to learn fast, solve real problems, and be part of a team that celebrates getting things done — this is your moment.

 

What You’ll Be Doing

 

Quickly assess current and desired state, developing solutions to meet clearly defined goals.Establish a clear technical understanding of KIK chemical processes and facility designs to be able to facilitate process trouble shooting (operations support), standard operating procedure (SOP) development, and performing root cause analysesCritical focus on safety and engagement in process hazard analyses (PHA’s) and Failure Mode & Effect Analyses (FMEA’s)Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using and analyzing process data, performance/OEE metrics, downtime data and material yield variances to identify and execute on improvement opportunities.Apply engineering knowledge to support both design changes or new designs for mechanicals, process, and control improvements.Define and design equipment and systems to meet process needs, and work with other team members to execute and commission projects. Includes researching and negotiating with vendors and third-party contractors to vet prospective projects, agree on timelines, establish agreements, and present multi-quote options and solutions to stakeholders.Participate in cross-facility initiatives and expand network to determine company-wide best practices and improvement of business processes.Focus on building a culture around standard operating procedures and critical engineering standards at KIK facilitiesOther duties/tasks as assigned.

 

What You’ll Bring

 

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or related discipline from an accredited institution, required5 years of engineering experience in a chemical processing environment or similar manufacturing environment, requiredEquipment operation and chemical process knowledge is critical to be successful in this position, requiredAbility to read and understand process flow diagrams (PFD’s), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s), and other engineering drawings, requiredDemonstrated ability to lead and work with cross-functional teams (including operators)Proven track record of driving continuous improvements through sustainable processes.Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio.Project management and time management experience with a record of successStrong chemistry process knowledge a definite plusExperience utilizing AutoCAD or similar design software is a plus

 

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth. 

 

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

 

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

 

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

 

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law. 

 

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

 

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