Fluidcare Engineer

Quaker Houghton; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Quaker Houghton seeks a field-based professional to perform on-site technical and administrative duties in a manufacturing setting. You will order and record chemical product inventory, acquire and analyze process data, and report results daily with corrective actions where needed.

Responsibilities include leading meetings, following safety protocols, maintaining equipment, and supporting project management. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science, engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years related experience in manufacturing, with at least one year in chemical management services or metalworking processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, plus ability to document and present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site technical/administrative duties in a manufacturing environment and manage inventory.
• Acquire, record and analyze process data; report daily results and implement corrective actions.
• Lead meetings, ensure safety protocols, complete pretask plans and inspections.
• Maintain and inspect tools and fluid systems; add chemicals and monitor coolant systems as needed.
• Collect, analyze and interpret machine samples; present value proposition and improvements.

Skills

Communication

Technical reading

Report writing

Meetings facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/engineering

Job description

Has working knowledge of customer products and processes and seeks opportunities for improving the customer’s processes and their application of Quaker Houghton products.. Knows how and when products and services are used. Interact with customer’s productions and technical personnel and suppliers.

Perform on-site technical and administrative duties in a manufacturing environment. Order and record inventory of chemical products.

Acquire, record and analyze process and usage data. Able to recognize and explain the quantifiable benefits of a service or product performance. Report and interpret all results and usage on a daily basis, via report generation; completes corrective action, following proper guidelines. Assists site staff with project management.

Properly maintain tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers, etc. in a safe and efficient manner.

Inspect and perform routine maintenance on all above equipment and fluid systems including product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning, etc. with no guidance from site staff.

Lead and conduct meetings, anticipate customer requests and needs, deliver concise next steps after reviewing value proposition and best practices.

Implement and follow safety protocols, perform pretask plan and all preoperation inspections.

May be required to collect, analyze, test, interpret and record machine samples. Recommend and complete corrective actions with no direction from site staff.

May perform and interpret bio-stick dip tests of all sumps and central systems, with little to no guidance; recommends and completes corrective actions with no direction from site staff.

May inspect, monitor and maintain coolant filters, washers, paint systems, air handling systems, etc. for sump changes and cleaning, as required to keep fluids within proper limits; completes corrective actions, following proper guidelines.

May make addition of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners and biocides to fluid systems.

May Implement with support, reports regarding project and process information or improvements; able to present with assistance and support. May require working flexible hours.

What we look for

Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or equivalent experience.

One to two years related experience in manufacturing, with at least one year in chemical management services or metalworking processes

Required Skills and Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Ability to lead and facilitate effective meetings.