Senior Chemical Engineer II

Altria; Richmond Hill; On-site; USD 101,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tobacco manufacturer is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer II in Richmond, VA. This role involves developing processing technologies to innovate product designs and improve operations. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering and over 5 years of experience. This position offers competitive compensation in a flexible work environment including various benefits.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Flexible work environment

401K with matching contributions

Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of chemical engineering and/or process engineering work experience.
• Strong background in chemical engineering and process theory.
• GMP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifying, designing, and developing processing technologies.
• Developing processes for new product concepts.
• Determining root causes of process problems.

Skills

Chemical Engineering

Process Development

Process Design

Troubleshooting

Project Management

Good Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Job description

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Base pay range

101,800.00 / yr - $147,700.00 / yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Want to identify, design, and develop processing technologies to support product innovation and operating company business for a Fortune 200 Company with some of the most iconic brands? If you have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with five plus years of chemical engineering and / or process engineering work experience, we want to speak with you! We are currently looking for a highly qualified Sr. Chemical Engineer II to join the Oral Products Development & Engineering division of the Chief Innovation & Product Office in Richmond, VA.

What you will be doing :

• Identifying, designing, and developing processing technologies to support product innovation and company businesses
• Developing processes for new product concepts where no precedence exists from prototyping through commercial scale-up
• Designing and conducting tests of process equipment, and / or review performance data to provide assessments
• Determining root causes of process problems and recommend solutions
• Planning and performing process development activities in multiple environments, including laboratory, pilot plant, manufacturing, and vendor sites
• Working multi-functionally to commercialize and improve new processes
• Regularly communicating progress and results to leadership through formal reports and presentations

We want you to have :

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

5+ years of chemical engineering and / or process engineering work experience

Process development, process design, and troubleshooting experience

Strong background in Chemical Engineering and process theory with working knowledge of :

Unit Operations Development

Process Controls

Material Science

Thermodynamics

GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) processing / requirements knowledge is preferred

Experience with hygienic standards for food, drug and cosmetics preferred

Working knowledge of project management fundamentals

Good Computer Skills : Ability to use Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio

This position may involve extensive domestic and international travel as well as extended time in manufacturing, pilot, and lab environments that require the use of PPE.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is : $101,800.00 - $147,700.00.

We deliver a market-competitive, equitable pay with a Total Reward program that includes :

Annual performance incentive based on individual and company performance

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to support you and your loved ones

Flexible Work Environment to include vacation and generous holidays

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (401K) with matching contributions on day 1, including a yearly company contribution

Paid Paternity and Maternity Leave

Employee Recognition Awards

Student Loan Assistance

To learn more about How to Support you and your Loved Ones, Work-Life Balance, and Invest into your Future, visit our additional benefits at Benefits (altria.com)

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries

Manufacturing, Tobacco Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Paid paternity leave

Vision insurance

Paid maternity leave

Student loan assistance

401(k)

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