Chemical Engineer Jobs in Missouri
Chemical Engineer jobs in Missouri are in steady demand, with the strongest hiring concentrated in petrochemicals, agrochemical processing, and advanced manufacturing across the St. Louis metro, Kansas City, and the mid-Missouri industrial corridor. Major employers with an established presence include Bayer CropScience, Emerson Electric, and Cargill, all of which maintain significant operations in the state. Openings range from entry-level process engineering roles to senior positions in polymer science, food and beverage processing, and environmental compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
The Natural Color Conversion is here and we are growing rapidly! Do to this growth we are adding a Chemical Process Engineer to our team. This exciting role will be instrumental in enhancing our production processes locally and internationally.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States, without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan, monitor, and control production processes and variables from start to finish, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent operations.
- Lead process engineering projects, providing direction, coaching, and development to production team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Optimize workflows, reduce production times and variability, and maximize product capabilities through data-driven process improvements.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate process risks while developing and implementing process improvement and optimization strategies, including improving and optimizing existing products and their manufacturing processes.
- Lead the development, implementation, and launch of new product manufacturing processes, taking them through to successful plant-floor execution, and support the installation and qualification of new manufacturing equipment.
- Drive continuous improvement across existing manufacturing processes and equipment, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, capacity, quality, safety, and reliability while supporting successful implementation on the plant floor.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry is required. Master or PhD preferred.
- 5–10 years of professional experience in process engineering, preferably within the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or related industries.
- Hands-on experience with plant-level process control, management of process variables, and implementation of process improvement and optimization strategies.
- Experience leading projects from development through implementation and successfully transitioning them to an operational level on the plant floor.
Strong technical knowledge of production, quality, quality assurance, and process control in a manufacturing environment, along with experience using JD Edwards or a similar ERP system and Microsoft Office. - Ability to travel 10% - 20%.
What You’ll Get:
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues onsite and in the field 5 days per week.
- Competitive salary and development opportunities.
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
About Sensient Colors:
Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners, and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
About Sensient Technologies Corporation:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and other specialty and fine
chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.
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At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
The Natural Color Conversion is here and we are growing rapidly! Do to this growth we are adding a Chemical Process Engineer to our team. This exciting role will be instrumental in enhancing our production processes locally and internationally.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in United States, without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan, monitor, and control production processes and variables from start to finish, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent operations.
- Lead process engineering projects, providing direction, coaching, and development to production team members while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Optimize workflows, reduce production times and variability, and maximize product capabilities through data-driven process improvements.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate process risks while developing and implementing process improvement and optimization strategies, including improving and optimizing existing products and their manufacturing processes.
- Lead the development, implementation, and launch of new product manufacturing processes, taking them through to successful plant-floor execution, and support the installation and qualification of new manufacturing equipment.
- Drive continuous improvement across existing manufacturing processes and equipment, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, capacity, quality, safety, and reliability while supporting successful implementation on the plant floor.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or chemistry is required. Master or PhD preferred.
- 5–10 years of professional experience in process engineering, preferably within the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or related industries.
- Hands-on experience with plant-level process control, management of process variables, and implementation of process improvement and optimization strategies.
- Experience leading projects from development through implementation and successfully transitioning them to an operational level on the plant floor.
Strong technical knowledge of production, quality, quality assurance, and process control in a manufacturing environment, along with experience using JD Edwards or a similar ERP system and Microsoft Office. - Ability to travel 10% - 20%.
What You’ll Get:
- Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues onsite and in the field 5 days per week.
- Competitive salary and development opportunities.
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
About Sensient Colors:
Sensient Color Group is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a central role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners, and paper products. The Color Group is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
About Sensient Technologies Corporation:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and fragrances. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, and other specialty and fine
chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. Sensient is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.
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What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemical engineer jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Engineer-in-Training certification or Professional Engineer license recognized in Missouri
- Experience with process design, scale-up, or continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in simulation or modeling software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS
- Familiarity with EPA and OSHA regulatory compliance as applied to Missouri industrial operations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
Chemical Engineer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chemical engineer in Missouri?
You become a chemical engineer in Missouri by earning a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program, then pursuing licensure through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, and Landscape Architects. Most employers expect you to pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam to earn Engineer-in-Training status first, then accumulate supervised experience before sitting for the Professional Engineer exam. Some roles in research or manufacturing do not require PE licensure but expect the degree as a minimum.
How much do chemical engineers make in Missouri?
Chemical engineers in Missouri earn a median of about $102,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $84,300 for the lowest 10% to over $166,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire chemical engineers in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring chemical engineers in Missouri include Burns & McDonnell, Kansas City National Security Campus, and Dyno Nobel, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's concentration of agrochemical, food processing, and industrial manufacturing firms means demand is spread across both the St. Louis and Kansas City metros.
Which Missouri cities have the most chemical engineer jobs?
Kansas City, Carthage, and O'Fallon account for the most chemical engineer openings in Missouri. St. Louis anchors the market through its petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and advanced manufacturing base, while Kansas City draws demand from food and beverage processing and energy-related industries, and smaller clusters in mid-Missouri reflect agricultural chemical and industrial production facilities located outside the major metros.
Are there remote chemical engineer jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Chemical engineering is a largely hands-on discipline tied to physical processes, reactors, and plant operations that require on-site presence. About 67% of chemical engineer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in analytical, regulatory affairs, or technical sales functions rather than core process or manufacturing roles.
How can I get hired as a chemical engineer in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for co-op or new-graduate roles at Missouri's large industrial employers, including Bayer CropScience and Cargill, both of which run structured rotational or associate engineer programs. University of Missouri and Missouri S&T alumni networks also connect new graduates to regional manufacturers. Candidates without full-time experience strengthen their applications by completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and targeting process technician or lab associate roles as a bridge into engineering positions.
Where can I find and apply to chemical engineer jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to chemical engineer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Missouri employers. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and specialization, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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