Chemical Process Engineer: Manufacturing & R&D

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; 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 program

Job summary

All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) in Little Rock, AR seeks a Chemical Engineer to join manufacturing operations and R&D efforts. You will combine hands-on production work with process optimization, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives alongside lab staff and operators.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, quality, safety, and documentation, with opportunities to impact efficiency, sustainability and product quality. BP/Director oversight applies.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to perform independent work and manage deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in chemical process monitoring, equipment troubleshooting, and day-to-day production support.
• Support QA testing of raw materials and finished products with proper records.
• Help implement SOPs, training programs, and safety/environmental standards.
• Assist in product development, material testing, and process improvement projects.
• Support inventory control and documentation, including FIFO practices.
• Participate in audits, calibration programs, and KPI reporting.
• Support development and monitoring of control charts and operational indicators.
• Provide technical support to the operations team and attend required meetings.
• Ensure good housekeeping at the facility.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Chemical Engineering or Chemical Process Engineer.
• Assist in R&D of new processes, formulations, or products.
• Support lab testing, pilot trials, and scale-up activities.
• Collaborate with production to transfer new processes to manufacturing.
• Evaluate process modifications for efficiency, sustainability, and quality.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and reports.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering

Job description

All Weather Insulated Panels (AWIP) in Little Rock, AR seeks a Chemical Engineer to join manufacturing operations and R&D efforts. You will combine hands-on production work with process optimization, product development, and continuous improvement initiatives alongside lab staff and operators.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, quality, safety, and documentation, with opportunities to impact efficiency, sustainability and product quality. BP/Director oversight applies.