Chemistry or Chemical Engineer - Entry Level

FPC (FORTUNE PERSONNEL CONSULTANTS - Orlando Office); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Training and development

Job summary

Fortune Personnel Consultants in Indianapolis is seeking a recent graduate in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering to join an automotive manufacturing company focused on optimizing paint and powder coating operations. This developmental role is designed for candidates with 0–3 years of experience and offers structured training in paint processes and process quality.

The position supports quality monitoring, data collection, and process optimization within a Tier 1 automotive setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong foundational knowledge of chemistry.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes, paint/coating methods, and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Support process quality monitoring and data collection for paint lines.
• Assist with troubleshooting process and quality issues under guidance.
• Learn and apply process optimization techniques to reduce variation and rejects.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to document process parameters and quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and process control efforts.
• Develop a working knowledge of paint chemistry, application processes, and related quality requirements.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Analytical thinking

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Recent Graduate in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering

Looking for recent Grad in Chemistry or Chemical Engineer to join a Automotive Manufacturing company optimising paint and powder coating operations. This is a developmental position designed for candidates with 0-3 years experience. This opportunity is a strong fit for recent chemistry or chemical engineering graduates with a background in organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, analytical chemistry, or related laboratory coursework who are interested in applying their knowledge to paint chemistry, process quality, and manufacturing optimisation in an automotive manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will receive structured training on paint processes, process quality and optimisation methods while contributing to optimising Paint and Coating Systems. The role offers a clear path for career growth within a stable automotive manufacturing environment.

What you'll do:

• Support process quality monitoring and data collection for paint and powder coating lines
• Assist with troubleshooting process and quality issues under the guidance of experienced team members
• Learn and apply process optimization techniques to improve consistency and reduce variation and rejects
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to document process parameters, quality standards and improvement actions
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and process control efforts
• Develop a working knowledge of paint chemistry, application processes, and related quality requirements

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Strong foundational knowledge of chemistry or chemical principles
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes, paint or coating application methods, and quality systems
• Ability to work full-time in Indianapolis, IN

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant internship, co-op, lab research, or academic project experience
• Familiarity with statistical process control or basic data analysis
• Interest in automotive manufacturing or surface finishing processes
• Any exposure to coatings, paint chemistry, or laboratory testing is a plus (not required)

What the Company offers:

• Competitive salary plus bonus. Full training and development on paint and powder coating processes, process quality, and optimisation. Hands-on experience in an automotive Tier 1 environment. Opportunity for career growth
• Stable, full-time position with a practical manufacturing culture