Senior Chemical Engineer - Urethane Process Lead

Keystone Distinction Group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer in New York to own urethane chemistry and laboratory functions, collaborating with production to enhance existing processes and develop next-generation material systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, lab validation of raw materials, and cross-functional teamwork with engineering, maintenance, and leadership to implement material and process improvements for growth.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering.
• 3-15+ years of experience with urethane formulation and/or processing.
• Elastomer experience strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing environment experience.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with raw material suppliers, technical sales, or chemical distribution may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize existing urethane formulations and processing systems to improve repeatability, predictability, quality, and manufacturing performance.
• Lead laboratory testing and validation of incoming raw materials before they are introduced into production.
• Utilize laboratory equipment that mirrors the production process to identify and resolve material and processing issues.
• Develop next-generation urethane material systems and formulations to support new products and company growth.
• Provide ongoing technical and process support to manufacturing to maintain product quality and improve throughput.
• Identify formulation and process improvements that can reduce cycle times and increase production output.
• Support raw material sourcing and qualification efforts to establish secondary sources for critical materials.
• Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and company leadership to implement material and process improvements.

Skills

Urethane formulation

Laboratory testing

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Production support

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Raw material testing

Job description

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer in New York to own urethane chemistry and laboratory functions, collaborating with production to enhance existing processes and develop next-generation material systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, lab validation of raw materials, and cross-functional teamwork with engineering, maintenance, and leadership to implement material and process improvements for growth.