Chemical Engineer II

Job Summary

Performs engineering work related to the operation of chemical plant equipment and processes | Maintains and operates chemical production equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, columns and stills | Coordinates maintenance and operation of chemical production equipment such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation and polymerization | May specialize in the processes pertaining to specific chemical products such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, or paper and pulp

• Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline and broadens capabilities
• Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers
• Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline
• Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analyzing situations
• Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

• Designs process flows and equipment layout for new or revised chemical process operations including: designing equipment and processes that change the chemical properties of materials and ingredients (e.g., heating/cooling, oxidation, fermentation, hydrogenation, polymerization, etc.).
• Planning sequence of operations and specifying procedures for preparing materials and operating equipment.
• Determining process design by balancing process cost, yield, worker safety/comfort, and material waste considerations.
• Conducting tests throughout all stages of processing to determine control over applicable variables (e.g., temperature, pressure, density, viscosity, etc.) and troubleshoot/solve process problems.

Leads the implementation, optimization, and long‑term ownership of our industrial surface finishing operations, including zinc phosphate pretreatment, paint application systems, and chemical process controls.

Instrumental in commissioning a new automated coating system, developing process standards, supporting Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and ensuring the manufacturing process meets safety, quality, production, and environmental requirements from day one.

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 2-4 years' experience
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Chemical engineering. Manufacturing process engineering. Product development. Prototyping. Research and development. Industry standards. Scientific testing. Oral and written communication. Critical thinking. Analytical thinking.
• The ideal candidate has experience with industrial pretreatment and coating systems and is comfortable working on the manufacturing floor during equipment installation, startup, validation, and production ramp‑up.

• Requires regular movement throughout GD‑OTS facilities.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate‑controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety‑Sensitive.

Up to 25% travel likely.