Senior Chemical Engineer

Job Title: Senior Chemical Process Engineer

Location: Onsite in Stratford, CT

Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $ Open depending on skills and experience

Bonus -15%

Excellent Benefits: 70% paid by company.

Smaller Chemical plant

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary – Open depending on experience
• 15% annual bonus opportunity
• Excellent benefits package – Company covers 70% of benefit costs
• Smaller, specialized chemical manufacturing environment
• Hands-on engineering role with direct impact on operations
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and key decision-makers
• Less corporate bureaucracy and greater autonomy
• Focused manufacturing operations with established processes and product lines
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to lead process improvements and make a visible impact
• Stable, established company with long-term growth opportunities

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.

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