Chemical Engineer

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.

At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?

We are looking for a Chemical Engineer for our Modesto, CA facility!

(Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.)

Summary:Provides chemical process engineering support in multiple areas within the manufacturing environment. Implement and manage chemical processes in line with company goals and regulatory demands.

• Responsible for day-to-day quality control/auditing of the process to ensure that the production and chemical engineering standards are satisfied in the Plant.
• Provides chemical process support in multiple areas in a manufacturing environment.
• Responsible for all aspects of the chemical process at the location.
• Responsible for overall chemical inventory in the Plant. This will involve stocktaking, ordering and ensuring chemical levels are adequate in the Plant.
• Duties can also include physical testing of samples, chemicals trials, calibration of pumps & other equipment, incoming chemical checks and other lab related activities.
• Responsible for reporting on the analysis of process parameters, process capability and tests relating to the manufacture of a quality product.
• Report & work to fix any key findings and chemical/process issues.
• Communicate with other teams and departments within the business.
• Write and manage effective up to date SOP’s. Also, responsible for maintaining all chemical material documentation i.e. SDS sheets & TDS sheets.
• Carry out operator training, maintain detailed records, and ensure follow up & refresher training takes place as required.
• Ensure site wide compliance with all city, state and federal regulations regarding chemical health & safety and environmental responsibilities.
• Prepare weekly and monthly KPIs, ops report and other reports/ presentations for meetings/reporting.
• Responsible for approval authority audits and compliance with the site approval manual.
• Responsible for housekeeping of the lab as well as other designated chemical areas in the Plant.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent desired with an emphasis in chemical, polymer science, engineering or related technical field.
  
  Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least twoyears’ experience with products and processes in a manufacturing environment with chemical processing an advantage.
• Experience with SPC, 6 sigma or other analysis software desirable.
• Fluency in Spanish required (speaking, reading, writing).

Computer

Skills:

• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook.
• Familiarity with MS Macros, Visual Basic and other programming languages an asset.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Must be…