• Process Design and Development:
  • Design chemical processes to produce various polyurethane, vinyl, and rubber products.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments.
  • Lead projects to trial new and existing materials, documenting findings and making recommendations based on experimental data.
• Optimization and Troubleshooting:
  • Analyze and optimize existing processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Troubleshoot issues in production and implement solutions.
  • Develop Design of Experiments to improve first pass yield.
  • Monitor and analyze process performance data.
• Safety and Compliance:
  • Ensure all processes comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
  • Develop and implement safety procedures and protocols.
  • Conduct safety audits and participate in incident investigations.
• Project Management:
  • Lead and manage projects from concept through to completion.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including other engineers, chemists, and production staff.
  • Prepare project reports, documentation, and presentations.
• Support and Training:
  • Provide technical support to production teams.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, quality control, and scheduling, to implement process improvements and troubleshoot issues.
  • Train staff on new processes and safety procedures.
  • Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in chemical engineering.
  • Support supplier development and 3rd party material testing.
  • Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation to communicate findings and recommendations to management and external stakeholders.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with vendors
• Strong knowledge of polymers/plastics
• Proven track record of process design, development, and optimization.
• Lean experience preferred.

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