Senior Chemical Engineer

Job Description

Chemical Engineer | Process Scale-Up & Manufacturing Excellence | Greater Charleston, SC


If you're a Chemical Engineer who enjoys solving real manufacturing challenges rather than sitting behind a desk all day, this could be a role worth exploring.


I'm working with a well-established manufacturer that is investing in its manufacturing technology and engineering capabilities. They are looking for a Chemical Engineer who enjoys taking formulations from development into full-scale production while improving processes, reducing variation, and making manufacturing more efficient.


This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of process engineering, manufacturing, and materials science alongside a collaborative technical team.

You'll have the opportunity to:


• Optimize manufacturing processes involving mixing, compounding, coating, curing, and other chemical processing operations


• Lead process improvements that increase yield, throughput, and product consistency


• Scale new formulations from the laboratory into commercial manufacturing


• Troubleshoot complex manufacturing and quality issues using structured problem-solving methods


• Partner closely with chemists, operations, quality, and manufacturing engineering


• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives that have a measurable impact on plant performance

We're interested in engineers with experience in:


• Chemical process engineering within a manufacturing environment


• Process scale-up, validation, and commercialization


• Continuous improvement and root cause analysis


• Batch or continuous chemical processing


• Elastomers, polymers, specialty chemicals, coatings, or similar materials manufacturing

This is a highly visible engineering role where your work will directly influence manufacturing performance, product quality, and future product introductions.


Location: North Charleston, South Carolina (Onsite)


If you're not actively looking but enjoy learning about interesting engineering opportunities, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Please apply if you are interested in this role. This will ensure you are considered for the appropriate role. If you are not elected for interviews then we will contact you when opportunities arise that match your geography and experience. All inquiries are kept confidential and your information will not be shared with other organizations without your knowledge.


The Richmond Group USA Inc is a nationally recognized recruiting firm connecting great talent to clients in manufacturing, industrial and regulated process industries