Materials and Chemical Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize material and chemical manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Provide technical support for coatings, plating, heat treatment, cleaning systems, surface preparation, adhesives, sealants, lubricants, and other chemical-based manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate raw materials, chemicals, and process parameters to ensure compliance with engineering specifications and customer requirements.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities related to material performance, corrosion, contamination, chemical reactions, process variability, and product failures.
• Support new product launches through material selection, process validation, PFMEA development, and production readiness activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to qualify new materials, chemicals, and process technologies.
• Monitor and improve chemical process controls, including concentration, temperature, pH, contamination levels, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain process documentation including work instructions, process standards, control plans, and technical specifications.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process capability, scrap reduction, cycle time improvement, and cost savings.
• Support environmental, health, and safety compliance related to chemical handling, hazardous materials, waste management, and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze process and laboratory data to identify trends and implement corrective actions.
• Support capital equipment projects and process upgrades related to chemical and material processing systems.
• Spend time on the production floor supporting operations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of materials engineering and chemical manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of metallurgy, coatings, plating, heat treatment, corrosion prevention, and industrial chemical systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with quality systems and process validation methodologies preferred.