Senior Chemical Engineer
hace 5 días
Stratford
Job Title: Senior Chemical Process Engineer Location: Onsite in Stratford, CT Type: Direct Hire Salary: $depending on skills and experience plus Bonus and Excellent Benefits Essential Functions • Develop a general knowledge of all products and manufacturing processes., • Develop a working knowledge of the chemistries, unit operations, and procedures used to produce core products., • Serve as Product Owner for assigned products, including:, • Monitor production and interact with Operations personnel on a daily basis during manufacturing., • Develop new and improve existing Controlled Operating Procedures (COPs), ensuring documentation is current, accurate, and properly maintained., • Provide direct support for pilot batches and scale-up activities for new products., • Review assigned product costs annually and recommend approved changes to Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production routes based on data and analysis., • Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities., • Generate reports and monitor key production variables on a monthly or quarterly basis., • Work with Operations to track and maintain critical controllable process parameters., • Lead risk management and process safety initiatives related to assigned products., • Serve as the Maintenance contact for repairs involving reaction systems associated with assigned products., • Use root cause analysis tools to investigate product-related non-conformances., • Take ownership of related non-conformances and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), including customer and administrative issues, and ensure actions are followed through to closure., • Maintain, generate, and report information requested by customers., • Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on new product development opportunities and existing customer relationships as needed., • Support new product development through the Stage Gate process, including:, • Coordinating product ownership and customer relationships., • Developing and maintaining documentation required to support new products., • Producing laboratory-scale batches and conducting design of experiments as needed., • Supporting pilot batches and training Operations personnel with the goal of successful commercial-scale production., • Demonstrate active engagement in company values and standards of professional conduct., • Execute Management of Change processes for changes involving manufacturing processes, facilities, or equipment., • Coordinate contractors and internal resources to implement approved changes., • Use project management tools and techniques to lead cross-functional teams focused on implementing changes, process improvements, and troubleshooting complex issues., • Support production operations, which may include:, • Providing expertise related to production interface issues., • Facilitating effective communication with Operations through efficient COP development and support., • Supporting the review and closure of COPs., • Assisting with production scheduling and purchasing coordination as needed., • Tracking critical process parameters., • Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering preferred, or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience., • Senior Engineer: 7+ years of hands-on experience in a chemical manufacturing environment as a Process or Production Engineer., • Proven track record of successful project management from initial scope development through implementation., • Demonstrated ability to organize and lead meetings and cross-functional teams while managing multiple projects and priorities., • Experience with batch chemical processing preferred, particularly at laboratory and pilot scale., • Experience with laboratory glassware and equipment setup in accordance with laboratory safety standards., • Knowledge of quality, environmental, and process safety management systems, including OSHA PSM, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, preferred., • Knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies, including Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean principles, preferred., • Strong ability to multitask, prioritize complex issues, and independently manage multiple priorities., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word., • ERP experience preferred., • Demonstrated ability to work effectively across departments and build strong interpersonal relationships., • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills., • Effective written and verbal communication skills., • Strong mathematical aptitude., • Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment., • Ability to exercise sound judgment, evaluation, analysis, creativity, and problem-solving skills when working with complex teams and situations., • Ability to make independent decisions based on established policies and procedures., • Ability to meet deadlines and follow established best practices. About Us Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group specializes in connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients. In 2023, we joined HW Staffing Solutions, expanding our national footprint across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and technology. Interested Candidates – Apply Today Please submit: • A clean copy of your resume, • Salary expectations, • Availability