Steven Stoker
About Steven Stoker
Steven Stoker is a Process Optimization Manager with over 20 years of experience in the chemical engineering field, primarily focused on process improvements and optimizations. He has held various engineering roles at Stepan Company and LyondellBasell, and he holds an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt.
Work at Stepan Company
Steven Stoker has worked at Stepan Company for over 13 years in various engineering roles. He began his tenure as a Process Engineer, serving from 2010 to 2020. He then transitioned to the role of Optimization Engineer from 2020 to 2023. Currently, he holds the position of Process Optimization Manager, a role he has occupied since 2023. Throughout his time at Stepan Company, he has contributed to significant process improvements and optimizations in Elwood, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
Steven Stoker earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with Distinction from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing his studies from 1998 to 2002. He has also achieved the ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt certification, which demonstrates his expertise in process improvement and quality management within the chemical engineering field.
Background in Engineering Roles
Before joining Stepan Company, Steven Stoker gained valuable experience at LyondellBasell. He worked as an Olefins Plant Engineer from 2005 to 2010, and prior to that, he held positions as a Low Density Polyethylene Plant Co-op Engineer and an Ethanol Plant Co-op Engineer in 2005 and 2001-2002, respectively. His early career also includes a role as a Research Assistant in the Chemical Engineering Department and a Teaching Assistant in the Chemistry Department at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Professional Experience Overview
Steven Stoker has over 20 years of experience in the chemical engineering field, focusing on production, process, and optimization engineering. His extensive background includes various roles that have contributed to his knowledge and skills in process improvements and optimizations across different sectors within the industry.