Chemical Engineering M

The role of the site Chemical Engineer is to support and optimize the manufacturing processes used to produce electrical safety products, including insulating gloves and sleeves. This role is responsible for translating material formulations into stable, scalable, and efficient production processes, ensuring consistent product quality and compliance with safety standards.
This role will work closely with chemists and manufacturing engineers and serve as the technical bridge between formulation and production, with a strong focus on process engineering, equipment performance, and continuous improvement.
Process Engineering & Optimization
Own and optimize core processing operations involving elastomers, including mixing and compounding, dipping and curing.
Monitor process capability and drive improvements in yield, throughput, and cost efficiency
Partner with Polymer Chemists to transition formulations from lab to production
Define process windows and operating envelopes for new materials
Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Quality, Safety & Compliance
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of chemical safety standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with site operations.
Ensure processes consistently meet product specifications and applicable standards (ASTM/IEC for electrical PPE)
Collaborate with Quality to analyze trends and drive defect reduction
Lead root cause analysis and resolve complex, non-routine process and quality issues to ensure stable, efficient operations.
Utilize Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to drive measurable improvements
Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

• 5+ years of experience in chemical or elastomer manufacturing environments
• Strong experience with process engineering in a production setting, scale-up and process validation.
• Heat transfer, mass transfer, and reaction kinetics as applied to manufacturing
• Familiarity with dipping or coating processes

Experience with ASTM/IEC standards related to electrical insulation products