Chemical Engineer

Overview Process Engineer (Chemical Engineer) – Quincy, MA area Start Date: ASAP! Duration: Direct Hire Hours: Mon-Fri; 7am-3:30pm Qualifications 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&ID’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 Duties/Responsibilities 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 Ref: #558-Scientific #J-18808-Ljbffr