Chemical Engineer

Impact Nano, LLC • Full-time • Orange, MA, US • $80k - $150k / year • 3d ago

Production (Chemical Process) Engineer Summary

A Production Engineer is responsible to develop processes and to lead a team in manufacturing a variety of chemical intermediates and finished products. A Production Engineer is a key member of our process development and manufacturing teams and will be assigned a variety of duties related to safe and efficient business operations.

SUCCESS CRITERIA

A successful candidate for an Impact Nano Production Engineer will have demonstrated expertise in chemical processes/manufacturing, safety systems, and quality systems, while also being a dynamic and creative leader in developing new processes and solving complex problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in all safety aspects of chemical manufacturing
Support chemical manufacturing operations as a technical expert to operators
Support analytical systems team in sample collection, measurement, and product qualification
Develop chemical process control strategies
Program control systems with emphasis on personnel and facility safety
Design and layout chemical manufacturing processes
Oversee construction and installation of process and factory equipment
Define and execute performance tests and process validation
Participate in and comply with all Quality Systems requirements
Participate in site Emergency Response activities
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum Experience required: Minimum 2 Years experience in chemical manufacturing, chemical process design and development, and/or chemical analytical systems.
Physical Requirements:
Properly use and maintain PPE and follow PPE policies and rules. Note, must be able to fit test and use an air purifying respirator.
Must be able to access chemical manufacturing equipment, including frequent use of ladders and stairs.
Must be able to sustain extended periods of standing and sitting, as well as frequent kneeling, bending, and crouching.
Must be able to independently lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.
Responsible for use of various hand tools and equipment to modify or repair equipment and facilities.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES

Technical Skills: Must have excellent computer literacy and must have demonstrated expertise in several of the following areas:
Chemical processes and common chemical manufacturing equipment.
Manufacturing process automation, controls, and programming
Chemical process field instrumentation and data collection systems
Chemical analysis equipment and manufacturing Quality Control
Manufacturing continuous improvement
Statistics and their application to manufacturing
Chemical process design and equipment specification
Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP)
Problem Solving: Must have demonstrated ability to trouble shoot and identify failure modes in chemical manufacturing process and equipment. Must have ability to collaborate cross-functionally and lead a team to solve complex manufacturing problems.
Teamwork: Strives for win/win solutions; co-operates with co-workers to achieve goals; provides support and encouragement to co-workers; brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively.
Organizational Skills: Must be able to coordinate tasks and resources (e.g. engineering/maintenance/operations) to complete job duties and project activities without negative impact to manufacturing.
Communication Skills: Must be able to communicate clear written and verbal instructions to a team of chemical manufacturing personnel. Must be able to communicate complex process and equipment design information to co-workers, business leaders, and vendors. You will be tasked with creating concise and accurate Standard Operator Procedures, that comply with company, regulator, and customer requirements.