Chemical Process Engineer

Ellsworth Adhesives • Germantown, WI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common? Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products! Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Chemical Process Engineer opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into KitPackers, LLC, an Ellsworth Corporation company, located in Germantown, WI. We are open to hiring at a Senior Level role for well qualified candidates. Candidates will be able to work on-site at our facility in Germantown, WI. Are you passionate about quality and helping to bring new products from concept to manufacturing? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team! KitPackers is a GROWING industry leading packager of high-end adhesives for the aerospace, defense, technology, and automotive industries. Come work for us and enjoy a PTO allotment on your first day, great benefits , competitive pay, and a generous quarterly gainsharing (performance bonus) plan, as well as promotion opportunities within the department and the Ellsworth organization. Come join our growing team! You will support the development, scale-up, and optimization of chemical processes and product formulations within a Business Unit. You will also investigate quality issues, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure products meet safety, performance, and cost standards. Additionally, you will apply engineering principles to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.

Requirements

• 3+ years of engineering or quality experience in chemical processing or related field (5+ years' experience for Sr level candidates)
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach (Sr level candidates will be able to synthesize complex information to maximize efficiencies while mitigating risk)
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer concerns with professionalism and empathy (Sr level candidates must have a strong track record of managing difficult or emotional customer situations)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with process control, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Occasional Travel < 5%
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards and chemical safety, including interpreting Safety Data Sheets and Technical Data Sheets to support safe and compliant manufacturing operations
• 3+ years of engineering or quality experience in chemical processing or related field (5+ years' experience for Sr level candidates)

Responsibilities

• Conducts root cause analysis and implements corrective/preventive actions for internal and external quality incidents (Sr level candidates will be able to lead and direct these activities with the team)
• Supports the commercialization of new products by developing and validating manufacturing processes and quality specifications
• Performs in-process batch adjustments and supports production scaling to meet product specifications
• Analyzes production and test data to identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction
• Participates in the disposition of non-conforming materials and supports deviation management (Sr level candidates will also be able to assess cost and responsibility)
• Senior level candidates will have experience coaching and mentoring other engineers on projects and processes and lead continuous improvement activities.

Benefits

• As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees