Chemical Engineer

Plasma Processes LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Plasma Processes LLC in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Chemical Engineer to join a manufacturing environment supporting engineering, quality, and production. You will develop parameters, analyze data, and test advanced electrochemical processes for high-temperature coatings and components for aerospace and defense.

Responsibilities include producing work instructions, managing projects from quotation to shipping, and ensuring AS9100D compliance.

Qualifications

• BS (MS or PhD preferred) in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar.
• Two years manufacturing or research experience; electrodeposition or molten salt experience favored.
• Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform parameter development, operation, analysis, and testing of advanced electrochemical processes.
• Collect and analyze process data to improve efficiency and yield.
• Develop new products and processes and support production activities.
• Produce and revise work instructions, project reports, and quotations.
• Manage projects from quotation through quality inspection and shipping; communicate with customers.
• Manufacturing under AS9100D quality system requirements.

Skills

Chemical process engineering

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quick learner

Industrial environment

Education

BS in Electrochemistry or related field

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP system

CAD

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title: Chemical Engineer

The Chemical Engineer will work in a manufacturing environment supporting engineering, quality, and manufacturing. They will work with technicians and other engineers to perform parameter development, operation, analysis, and testing of advanced electrochemical processes to produce high-temperature coatings and components for aerospace, defense, and other industrial applications. They will collect and analyze process data to improve the efficiency and yield of the process. Development will be conducted on new products and processes but also in support of production. They will produce and revise work instructions, project reports, and proposals/quotations. They will manage projects from quotation through quality inspection and shipping; project management and customer communication skills will be necessary. Manufacturing will be conducted under AS9100D quality system requirements.

Education Requirement: BS (MS or PhD preferred) in Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar.

Work experience: Two years manufacturing or research experience desired, with special consideration to those candidates with electrodeposition or molten salt experience.

Skill requirements

• Strong understanding of chemical process engineering principles


• Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• High level of attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team


• Ability to quickly learn unique manufacturing processes


• Ability to work in an industrial/manufacturing environment


• Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred skills

• Electrodeposition/electrolysis experience


• Molten salt experience


• Aerospace and defense industry experience


• Procedure/work instruction generation and revision experience


• ISO9001/AS9100/NADCAP quality management system experience


• CAD/drawing experience


• ERP system experience


• Microsoft Project

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for employment.

We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and regulatory orders. Plasma Processes is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit-based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

This job description is intended to assist in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without "reasonable accommodation", can perform the essential functions of the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.