CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER JOBS

Role details

Position Summary

The Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, commissioning, and optimizing plating processes and production lines. This role leads the startup of new plating lines, ensures process stability, maintains chemical performance, and drives continuous improvement in quality, safety, and environmental compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Lead the installations, setup, and commissioning of new plating lines

Develop process parameters and operating procedures

Develop and optimize plating processes

Manage chemical inventory procedures

Implement root cause analysis and corrective actions

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NADCAP, and local environmental regulations

Oversee wastewater treatment and chemical handling procedures

Develop standard operating procedures for plating processes

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Read, write and speak English fluently, demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and maintain a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Strong project management skills

Ability to work with cross-functional teams

Ability to train operators and technicians

Knowledge of plating processes

Education And/or Experience

~ High School Diploma, GED or equivalent work experience

~ Preferred Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

~3-7 years' experience in plating or metal finishing processes

~ Experience with plating line startup or new process implementation preferred

Physical Demands Include

Sitting, standing, and walking.

Use of fingers, hands and arms to operate office equipment.

Being able to see (20/25 vision with or without glasses) and hear (with mechanical assistance if necessary) sufficient to understand and comprehend individual one-on-one conversations.

Work Environment

This person will work in the office area; temperature controlled environment with moderate noise. Often he or she will spend a significant amount of time out in the plant working with operators. The plant setting involves manufacturing equipment with others working in close proximity.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

PPE Requirements

Safety glasses or side shields

Close-toed or steel-toed shoes/boots