Senior Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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About Us

Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. Dymax is globally recognized as a pioneer in the development of light-curable adhesives and curing equipment. Today, our expansive portfolio of innovative adhesives, coatings, and maskants are supported by dispense solutions and cutting-edge UV and LED light-curing equipment. Unlike our competitors who supplying standard products, Dymax focuses on the customer experience by tailoring solutions that help customers lower costs, reduce their carbon footprint, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. Our focus on being a customer intimate organization has led us to where we are today: a rapidly expanding force within our industry, an innovative product portfolio, extraordinary employees, and a bright future based on creating quality offerings with a dedication to business growth.

About You

We’re seeking a results-focused, innovative, self-driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as our Sr. Process Engineer. In this role, you will develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment through Scale-up, Root Cause Analysis, Process Flow, SOPs, and Work Instructions, while focusing on cost reductions involving labor, materials, and overhead. Also, by creating new product innovation and prototype design, and developing functional testing protocols under common concepts, practices, and procedures within chemical manufacturing

Why This Role Matters

Strong manufacturing processes are the foundation of consistent quality, efficient production, and successful product launches. In this role, you will help shape how Dymax brings adhesive products from development into reliable, scalable manufacturing.

You will work across Production, R&D, and Quality to improve existing processes, scale up new products, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and strengthen the systems and documentation that support our operations. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on chemical manufacturing expertise with process improvement, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You Will Get to Do

Improve How We Manufacture

• Assess product specifications, documentation, and quality standards to improve the quality, stability, consistency, and efficiency of new and existing adhesive manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce labor, material, and overhead costs while maintaining product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Optimize production process parameters and controls and execute process validation protocols.
• Plan workspace requirements and apply manufacturing-cell design strategies that support flexibility for high-mix, low-volume demand and new products.

Scale and Launch New Products

• Develop and scale up new products and adhesive manufacturing processes from development into production.
• Lead the coordination of manufacturing launches with Production, R&D, and Quality for new and revised products.
• Support product innovation and prototype design and develop functional testing protocols within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Apply liquid and solid mixing and dispersion science to improve manufacturing viability and make effective use of modern mixing systems.

Strengthen Quality and Process Control

• Improve manufacturing consistency and first-pass yield by strengthening work instructions, SOPs, process-change documentation, and in-process adjustments.
• Characterize and manage manufacturing quality risk through process validations, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs), process flows, and control plans.
• Work within ISO policies and Dymax's Quality Management System to support disciplined, compliant manufacturing processes.
• Resolve customer complaints using effective root-cause analysis tools and implement the associated improvements to processes, documentation, and systems.

Lead Through Technical Expertise

• Build subject-matter expertise through research, workshops, and hands-on manufacturing experience, and translate that knowledge into practical best practices.
• Train and mentor colleagues and operators on processes, work instructions, SOPs, and manufacturing practices.
• Lead projects and influence cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and successful execution.
• Work hands-on in the manufacturing environment while also using data, documentation, and enterprise systems to support process decisions.

What Success Looks Like

• Manufacturing processes are stable, consistent, efficient, and capable of meeting product and quality requirements.
• New and revised products transition into manufacturing with clear ownership, documentation, controls, and cross-functional alignment.
• Process risks are identified early and addressed through validation, PFMEAs, control plans, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Operators and colleagues have clear, practical work instructions and SOPs that support safe, repeatable execution.
• Process improvements contribute to stronger first-pass yield, better manufacturing viability, and reduced labor, material, or overhead costs. Why This Role Matters
• Strong manufacturing processes are the foundation of consistent quality, efficient production, and successful product launches. In this role, you will help shape how Dymax brings adhesive products from development into reliable, scalable manufacturing.
• You will work across Production, R&D, and Quality to improve existing processes, scale up new products, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and strengthen the systems and documentation that support our operations. This is an opportunity to combine hands-on chemical manufacturing expertise with process improvement, technical leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You Will Get to Do

Improve How We Manufacture

• Assess product specifications, documentation, and quality standards to improve the quality, stability, consistency, and efficiency of new and existing adhesive manufacturing processes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce labor, material, and overhead costs while maintaining product quality and manufacturing performance.
• Optimize production process parameters and controls and execute process validation protocols.
• Plan workspace requirements and apply manufacturing-cell design strategies that support flexibility for high-mix, low-volume demand and new products.

Scale and Launch New Products

• Develop and scale up new products and adhesive manufacturing processes from development into production.
• Lead the coordination of manufacturing launches with Production, R&D, and Quality for new and revised products.
• Support product innovation and prototype design and develop functional testing protocols within a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Apply liquid and solid mixing and dispersion science to improve manufacturing viability and make effective use of modern mixing systems.

Strengthen Quality and Process Control

• Improve manufacturing consistency and first-pass yield by strengthening work instructions, SOPs, process-change documentation, and in-process adjustments.
• Characterize and manage manufacturing quality risk through process validations, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs), process flows, and control plans.
• Work within ISO policies and Dymax's Quality Management System to support disciplined, compliant manufacturing processes.
• Resolve customer complaints using effective root-cause analysis tools and implement the associated improvements to processes, documentation, and systems.

Lead Through Technical Expertise

• Build subject-matter expertise through research, workshops, and hands-on manufacturing experience, and translate that knowledge into practical best practices.
• Train and mentor colleagues and operators on processes, work instructions, SOPs, and manufacturing practices.
• Lead projects and influence cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and successful execution.
• Work hands-on in the manufacturing environment while also using data, documentation, and enterprise systems to support process decisions.

What Success Looks Like

• Manufacturing processes are stable, consistent, efficient, and capable of meeting product and quality requirements.
• New and revised products transition into manufacturing with clear ownership, documentation, controls, and cross-functional alignment.
• Process risks are identified early and addressed through validation, PFMEAs, control plans, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Operators and colleagues have clear, practical work instructions and SOPs that support safe, repeatable execution.
• Process improvements contribute to stronger first-pass yield, better manufacturing viability, and reduced labor, material, or overhead costs.

Requirements

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering required; Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing, including new product development.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects, mentoring team members, and influencing cross-functional teams.
• Experience working within ISO policies and a Quality Management System.
• Background in adhesives is highly desired.
• Experience or training in liquid and solid mixing is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing and packaging equipment is preferred.
• Credentials in continuous improvement management are a plus.
• Proficiency with enterprise software is required; JD Edwards E-1 experience is desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively both on the shop floor and in a computer-based environment.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Work Environment

This role works in a manufacturing plant environment and includes both hands-on shop-floor work and computer-based work. The position may have limited exposure to hazardous chemicals and requires compliance with applicable PPE and safety protocols in production areas.

Salary: $107,000-$154,000

Benefits

Dymax offers its employees:

• Attractive salaries
• Personal growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits packages that include:
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - effective date of hire
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free uniforms and footwear
• Training & Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources

Dymax takes the compensation of its employees very seriously and considers several factors when determining the total compensation package including but not limited to location, market range, skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Dymax salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range. The range listed is just one component of Dymax’s total compensation packages for employees.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Dymax provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, domestic violence status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.