Chemical Engineer: R&D & Manufacturing Process Innovator

All Weather Insulated Panels Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company matching

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Shopping discount program

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

All Weather Insulated Panels Inc. seeks a Chemical Engineer to support manufacturing operations and R&D initiatives.

The role combines hands-on production work with process optimization, product development, and continuous improvement, collaborating with process engineers, lab technicians, and operators to ensure safe and innovative chemical production. Responsibilities include monitoring processes, QA testing, SOP implementation, and participation in audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial experience.
• Significant experience working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve complex project objectives.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in chemical process monitoring, troubleshooting, and day-to-day production support.
• Support QA testing of raw materials and finished products with records.
• Help implement SOPs, training, and safety/environment compliance.
• Assist in product development, material testing, and process improvement projects.
• Support inventory and chemical stock control, including FIFO and documentation.
• Participate in audits, calibration programs, and KPI reporting.
• Develop and monitor control charts and operational indicators (SPC, setup sheets, check sheets).
• Provide technical support to operations and contribute to meetings.
• Ensure good housekeeping at the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Chemical Engineering or Chemical Process Engineer.
• Collaborate with R&D to transfer new processes to manufacturing.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Attention to details

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Job description

All Weather Insulated Panels Inc. seeks a Chemical Engineer to support manufacturing operations and R&D initiatives.

The role combines hands-on production work with process optimization, product development, and continuous improvement, collaborating with process engineers, lab technicians, and operators to ensure safe and innovative chemical production. Responsibilities include monitoring processes, QA testing, SOP implementation, and participation in audits.