Chemical Engineer

Overview

Process Engineer (Chemical Engineer) – Quincy, MA area

Start Date:

ASAP!
Duration:
Direct Hire

Hours:

Mon-Fri; 7am-3:30pm

• Degree/
  
  Experience:
  
  BS degree in Chemical Engineering; 1+ years of experience in manufacturing or chemical processing related industry
• MUST HAVES: Must understand heat transfer, fluid flow, pumping, piping, and instrumentation; GMP knowledge preferred;
  Programming experience preferred;
  Able to obtain TWIC certification;
  Read P&’s and schematics;
  Ability to be reached by phone during off-shift hours in case of scheduling or emergency need; PPE usage and potential work in confined spaces
• Nice to Haves: Experience with continuous chemical processing in a high-hazard environment; ability to build rapport with operating, analytical, and maintenance technicians; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Support new product and process commercialization
• Measure product quality, process capability, and yield using statistical process control techniques
• Improve process efficiencies including first pass quality, productivity, and safety
• Provide plant support by coordinating and following new products with R&D from inception through product commercialization and full production handoff to operations
• Achieve proficiency with key manufacturing unit operations via training with operators and engineers
• Manage initiatives under the guidance of the Operations Manager
• Troubleshoot plant process issues with technicians/operators
• Develop process and procedure documentation and operator training materials
• Help develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Investigate downtime causes and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence
• Maintain and foster collaboration between R&D, Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality to share best practices
• Work with Engineering to ensure safety, health, and environmental factors are considered throughout product development to commercialization
• Develop and optimize continuous production and manufacturing processes to meet output, quality, and cost goals
• Recommend changes or upgrades to equipment, methods, or other process aspects to improve efficiency and resource utilization

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