Chemical Engineer II

General Dynamics Corporation; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Corporation in Mesquite, TX, is seeking a Chemical Engineer II to design and improve chemical processes. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Engineering with 2-4 years of relevant experience.

This role includes hands-on responsibilities such as designing equipment and process flows while ensuring safety and efficiency.

Applicants should have proficiency in Microsoft Office and a solid understanding of manufacturing and product development.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree with 2-4 years' experience required.
• Engineering degree is mandatory.
• Demonstrated ability in critical professional technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design process flows and equipment layouts for chemical operations.
• Plan sequence of operations and specify procedural guidelines.
• Determine process design balancing cost, safety, and waste.

Skills

Chemical engineering

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Manufacturing process engineering

Research and development

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Chemical Engineer II

US-TX-Mesquite

Job ID: 2026-36554 | Type: Full Time | # of Openings: 1 | Category: Engineering | Mesquite, TX

Impact of the Role

General Profile

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions

• Designs process flows and equipment layout for new or revised chemical process operations including: Designing equipment and processes that change the chemical properties of materials and ingredients (e.g., heating/cooling, oxidation, fermentation, hydrogenation, polymerization, etc.).
• Plans sequence of operations and specifies procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment.
• Determines process design by balancing process cost, yield, worker safety/comfort, and material waste considerations.
• Conducts tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables (e.g., temperature, pressure, density, viscosity, etc.) and troubleshoot/solve process problems.

Required Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Chemical engineering, manufacturing process engineering, product development, prototyping, research and development, industry standards, scientific testing, oral and written communication, critical thinking, analytical thinking.

Physical Requirements

• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements

• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.