Chemical Engineer

Joulé; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm in the Quincy, MA area is seeking a Process Engineer. The role involves supporting new product commercialization, improving process efficiencies, and troubleshooting plant issues. Candidates must hold a BS degree in Chemical Engineering and have at least 1 year of relevant experience. Understanding of heat transfer, fluid flow, and instrumentation is essential. This position offers full-time employment with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing or chemical processing related industry.

Responsibilities

• Support new product and process commercialization.
• Measure product quality, process capability, and yield using statistical process control techniques.
• Improve process efficiencies including first pass quality, productivity, and safety.
• Provide plant support coordinating with R&D from inception to commercialization.
• Achieve proficiency with key manufacturing unit operations.
• Troubleshoot plant process issues with technicians/operators.
• Help develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Investigate downtime causes and provide recommendations.

Skills

Understanding of heat transfer

Fluid flow knowledge

Pumping and piping skills

Instrumentation knowledge

GMP knowledge

Programming experience

Ability to obtain TWIC certification

Ability to read P&ID’s and schematics

PPE usage

Ability to work in confined spaces

Education

BS degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Process Engineer (Chemical Engineer) – Quincy, MA area

Start Date: ASAP!
Duration: Direct Hire
Hours: Mon-Fri; 7am-3:30pm

Qualifications

• Degree/Experience: BS degree in Chemical Engineering; 1+ years of experience in manufacturing or chemical processing related industry
• MUST HAVES: Must understand heat transfer, fluid flow, pumping, piping, and instrumentation; GMP knowledge preferred; Programming experience preferred; Able to obtain TWIC certification; Read P&ID’s and schematics; Ability to be reached by phone during off-shift hours in case of scheduling or emergency need; PPE usage and potential work in confined spaces
• Nice to Haves: Experience with continuous chemical processing in a high-hazard environment; ability to build rapport with operating, analytical, and maintenance technicians; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support new product and process commercialization
• Measure product quality, process capability, and yield using statistical process control techniques
• Improve process efficiencies including first pass quality, productivity, and safety
• Provide plant support by coordinating and following new products with R&D from inception through product commercialization and full production handoff to operations
• Achieve proficiency with key manufacturing unit operations via training with operators and engineers
• Manage initiatives under the guidance of the Operations Manager
• Troubleshoot plant process issues with technicians/operators
• Develop process and procedure documentation and operator training materials
• Help develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Investigate downtime causes and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Maintain and foster collaboration between R&D, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality to share best practices
• Work with Engineering to ensure safety, health, and environmental factors are considered throughout product development to commercialization
• Develop and optimize continuous production and manufacturing processes to meet output, quality, and cost goals
• Recommend changes or upgrades to equipment, methods, or other process aspects to improve efficiency and resource utilization

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