Senior Chemical Engineer

RBC•Oxford, CT

About The Position

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. We currently have 60 facilities, of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $14.5 billion. JOB TITLE/LOCATION: Sr. Chemical Engineer/Oxford, CT ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: Solve technical problems supporting Manufacturing/Production. Manage technical projects to completion. This may include plating processes, corrective actions, new product launches, machine repairs, lean activities, designing tooling as required, etc. Develop plating processes and train applicable personnel on plating concepts/processes Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to on-going chemical reactions. Troubleshoot problems with chemical/plating manufacturing processes. Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. Perform tests and monitor performance of processes. Design and plan layout of equipment. Develop/Maintain plating production costs Attendance at work is an essential function of the job.

Requirements

BS in Chemical Engineering with 5 to 8 years or equivalent through experience and/or education to the satisfactory of management.
Problem solving skills
Communicate effectively
Work well on teams.
Computer knowledge
Understanding lean manufacturing concepts
Computer aided design, Autocad, Solidworks, etc
Cost analysis
Plating theory

Nice To Haves

EHS waste disposal experience, chemical engineering experience and or plating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Solve technical problems supporting Manufacturing/Production.
Manage technical projects to completion. This may include plating processes, corrective actions, new product launches, machine repairs, lean activities, designing tooling as required, etc.
Develop plating processes and train applicable personnel on plating concepts/processes
Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to on-going chemical reactions.
Troubleshoot problems with chemical/plating manufacturing processes.
Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Perform tests and monitor performance of processes.
Design and plan layout of equipment.
Develop/Maintain plating production costs
Attendance at work is an essential function of the job.