Chemist

Senior Aerospace SSP; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, seeks a Chemist for Cleanline processes. You will analyze tank solutions, perform titration, and maintain chemical specifications, while supporting audits and process improvements.

Requires a chemistry or materials degree with 2+ years in chemical processing; familiarity with AS9100/ISO-9001 and TrueChem is preferred. Monday–Friday 1st shift; ITAR/ECC-compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of two years related industry experience
• Knowledge of chemical processing methods (passivation, pickle, degreasing, alkaline cleaning) and industry specs
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Experience with AS9100/ISO-9001 quality systems preferred
• Knowledge of TrueChem software preferred
• HAZWOPER certification preferred
• Experience with heat treating of metals is a plus
• Internal Auditor certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze and periodically test various tank solutions.
• Perform titration analysis and maintain solution chemistry within specification.
• Audit chemical processing; monitor temperature and concentration; conduct etch-rate tests.
• Write and revise procedures for Cleanline processes.
• Train Cleanline operators and administer tests to maintain certification.
• Troubleshoot to maximize efficiency; coordinate preventative maintenance.
• Assist in audits (customer, Nadcap, and third-parties).
• Support EHS and internal audits; follow all company policies.

Skills

Chemical processing knowledge

Titration analysis

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Quality auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering

2+ years related industry experience

HAZWOPER certification (preferred)

Tools

TrueChem

AS9100/ISO-9001 knowledge

Job description

Company Description

Who is Senior plc?

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world's largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as 'Stainless Steel Products' in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Why join SSP?

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Job Description

Summary:Must have general knowledge of Cleanline (chemical cleaning) processes such as passivation, pickle, degreasing, alkaline cleaning, and familiarity of industry chemical cleaning specifications. Establishes, formats, and performs analysis of systems data in order to support management, along with evaluating quality performance and compliance. May assist heat treating and other special processes depending on expertise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Responsible for the analysis and periodic testing of various tank solutions.
• Responsible for titration analysis of tank solutions and adjustments to maintain solution chemistry within the required specification limits for each tank solution.
• Periodic audit of chemical processing for verification and maintenance of solution temperature, chemical concentration by performing samples collecting from various tanks, performs etch-rate test on pickle tanks.
• Write and revise procedures for optimum Cleanline processes.
• Conduct training for Cleanline certified operators and administer written and practical tests to maintain certified status of the operators.
• Evaluate and trouble shoot in order to maximize efficiency of Cleanline operations. Coordinate preventative maintenance activities and outside services.
• Assist in customer, Nadcap, and other 3rd party audits involving Cleanline operations.
• Provide guidance to EHS Department, when needed.
• Conduct Internal Audits.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above, Chemists are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience is required, with minimum of two (2) years of related industry experience
• Experience:
  • Must have an overall knowledge of chemical processing, industry specifications, and types of equipment
  • Must have general knowledge of chemical cleaning such as passivation, pickle, degreasing, alkaline cleaning, etc. and familiarity of chemical cleaning specification.
  • Must have computer skills, such as Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.
  • Experience working with AS9100, ISO-9001, or equivalent quality management system preferred.
  • Knowledge of TrueChem software is preferred.
  • HAZWOPER certification is preferred.
  • Additional experience working with heat treating of metals a plus.
  • Internal Auditor certification is preferred.

Additional Information

Annual Target Salary = $95k + Bonus DOE

Monday - Friday 1st Shift

You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off.

Trade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.

To ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor