Founder & Chief Revenue Officer at True Scout Partners
Chemical Production Engineer
Client Location: Murrells Inlet, SC - Relocation Assistance Available
Client Company Size: 100+ employees
Direct-Hire Full-Time
Growth Potential, Great Benefits & 401K
We are searching for a Chemical Production Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of chemical manufacturing, driving process improvements and contributing to the production of high-performance chemicals. Ideal candidates will bring a robust technical background, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a strong ability to adapt and learn quickly in a dynamic environment.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in a Chemical Engineering role.
Experience with root cause problem solving.
Proficient in managing Change of Control/Corrective and Preventative Action (MOC/CAPA) processes.
Project management experience coordinating between various departments/stakeholders.
Familiarity with process unit operations and controls; reactors, distillation, polymerization, esterification, filtration, dryers, twin-screw extrusion, heat treatment.
ISO9001 / EFfCI / GMP production experience.
Ability to conduct investigations (customer complaints, off-spec production, equipment failures, production process upsets, etc.).
Ability to be taught and quickly learn common unit operations used in the chemical manufacturing industry.
Expertise in exothermic reactions, vacuum dryers, and powder handling/packaging operations.
Experience with batch polymerizations, oligomerization reactions, esterification, and trans-esterification hydrolysis reactions.
Knowledge of distillation, filtration (e.g., cloth filter presses, belt filters), and drying processes (e.g., rotary and spray dryers).
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, PHA, MOC, P&IDs.
Experience in writing or revising Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Essential Duties:
Involved in day-to-day production support for batch/continuous chemical operations.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving process/equipment issues.
Track production yields and perform mass balances.
Involved with production and material planning, packaging, shipping, and receiving.
Monitor and enhance the efficiency of chemical production processes.
Address and resolve production challenges to improve continuous operations.
Manage process improvement projects.
Collect and analyze process data to identify root causes of productivity, quality, and equipment issues.
Implement corrective actions based on analytical findings.
Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Statistical Quality Control (SQC) tools.
Correlate final product quality with production data.
Generate corrective actions and ensure continuous improvements in safety, productivity, quality, reliability, and cost.
Lead and manage process improvement projects, ensuring effective coordination across multiple departments.