Sr. Chemist General Industrial Coatings

CPS Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance plans

401K

Pension Plan

PTO/Vacation time

Job summary

CPS Inc. in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Senior Chemist for General Industrial Coatings to drive development from concept to customer and to lead projects while mentoring a team.

You will coordinate with technical management, sales and marketing to meet timelines, manage line maintenance, and apply expertise in heavy equipment coating technology, pretreatment chemistry, and DOE/Six Sigma training. A STEM bachelor’s degree and 5 years of coating experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• 5 years of experience in coating application and formulation.
• Must have previous project management experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ new product development experience.
• Knowledge of General Industrial paint formulations and processing.
• Knowledge of the Industrial Coatings market and regulations.
• Knowledge of pretreatment chemistry.
• Training in Design of Experiments and Design for Six Sigma.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.
• Must be able to bring Subject Matter expertise to this group to lead and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert on Heavy Equipment technologies.
• Serves as the primary contact for highly technical and complex questions and concerns from plants, research professionals, quality control, customers, and other internal and external parties regarding liquid coating technology platforms.
• Effectively managing time and resources to ensure that project work is delivered on long- and short-term goals.
• Manages maintenance of business, new business opportunities, and personnel who analyze, test, and develop new or updated formulas; will perform tasks that require comprehensive understanding of chemistry, product lines, and materials.
• Effectively communicating projects and deliverables to team.
• Identifying and understanding customers issues, while providing and implementing best course of action.
• Creating and supporting a cooperative work environment.
• Written and verbal communication of team and project related information to key stakeholders and management.
• Communicating / interfacing with other departments and divisions including Technical, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Analytical.
• Lead and mentor junior staff; manage projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Coating technology

Communication

Mentor teammates

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

Sr. Chemist General Industrial Coatings In this company you can make a big impact! You'll be developing direct to metal coating systems from concept to customer! In the Senior role you'll also have the opportunity to lead projects and people, be a mentor, and grow professionally! If you've been searching for a place to call home in the Coatings Industry, this could be it! The General Industrial Liquid Laboratory is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead the development, commercialization, and line maintenance efforts for new and existing products designed for Heavy Equipment Market Segment. This individual will work closely with technical management, sales and marketing to identify the needs and timelines for product developments and will coordinate project activities with all the pertinent functions within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert on Heavy Equipment technologies and qualifications.
• Serves as the primary contact for highly technical and complex questions and concerns from plants, research professionals, quality control, customers, and other internal and external parties regarding liquid coating technology platforms.
• Effectively managing time and resources to ensure that project work is delivered on long- and short-term goals.
• Manages maintenance of business, new business opportunities, and personnel who analyze, test, and develop new or updated formulas; will perform tasks that require comprehensive understanding of chemistry, product lines, and materials.
• Effectively communicating projects and deliverables to team.
• Identifying and understanding customers issues, while providing and implementing best course of action.
• Creating and supporting a cooperative work environment.
• Written and verbal communication of team and project related information to key stakeholders and management.
• Communicating / interfacing with other departments and divisions including Technical, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Analytical.

Salary

$88,000 - $110,000

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans, 401K, Pension Plan, PTO/Vacation time, so much more!

Experience

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 5 years of experience in coating application and formulation
• Must have previous project management experience
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ new product development experience
• Knowledge or experience in General Industrial paint formulations and processing
• Knowledge of the Industrial Coatings market and regulations
• Knowledge of pretreatment chemistry
• Training in Design of Experiments and Design for Six Sigma
• Proven successful project management and commercial success
• Must be able to bring Subject Matter expertise to this group to lead and mentor junior staff, be self-sufficient, and able to get up and running quickly and manage projects

Travel

20% Domestic Travel