Chemical Engineer II

Globe Core Values are Safety, Quality, Customer Service, Teamwork, Innovation and Integrity Compensation Range $85,000-$100,000 WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE: Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Security Clearance: Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government Security Clearance. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting Urethane Cast Processes Serving as POC on Manufacturing Engineering Team for both urethane hand casting and processor casting. Troubleshooting and resolving issues with urethane casting across several different casting methods. Evaluating current manufacturing processes to identify variables that influence inefficiencies, non-conformances, and the process at large. Developing controls to maintain a consistent and cost-effective casting manufacturing process. Supporting the manufacturing floor by seeking to maintain a safe and efficient workplace. Periodically reviewing of a variety of processes, procedures, and work instructions for improvements. Leading of improvement projects focused on increasing accuracy and throughput of quality inspection. Maintaining a data driven mindset to approach problems from a quantitative first view. Working with other departments (sales, production planning, finance, maintenance, etc.) as well as communicating with customers to gain a firm understanding of contract requirements to meet customer needs in a timely and efficient manner. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to understand and work with chemical processing equipment and able to troubleshoot issues with material flow, density, pressure, and temperature. Ability to read, interpret and analyze customer and industry specifications Excellent communication skills and able to interact with diverse groups at different skill and educational levels. Experience with equipment gauges such as flow meters, pressure gauges, temperature probes, load cells, level monitoring equipment, etc. Knowledge Process Flow Diagrams (PFD) and Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID). Prior experience with Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S manufacturing practices Able to maintain a data driven mindset to approach problems from a quantitative first view paired with a proficiency in basics MS Excel with a strong desire to build upon current skills. Experience in data analytics and data analytics software (such as Minitab) desired but not required. Self-Starter, ability to seek out new projects and answers to problems and questions on own volition. Task oriented strives to organize workload into a project management framework, breaking down workload into clearly defined outlines, organized by milestones and tasks. Strong communicator, able to clearly define needs and questions. Has the ability to discuss problems and issues respectfully and distinctly to seek solutions. Root cause mindset, constantly seeking the next layer down on issues. Looking to find the base layer of defects, driving to uncover and resolve systemic problems. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BS in Chemical engineering 2-5 years of related work experience in manufacturing and/or project management. Experience in process engineering, including work instruction generation, process development and diagrams, and process flow. Previous experience in specifying and onboarding new equipment. Prior work experience with elastomers, urethane casting & machining, thermoplastics or epoxy resins is desired. Experience in process improvement frameworks such as DOE, DMAIC, PDCA, 8D Majority of work is performed in a manufacturing environment with noise levels within safety limits and acceptable lighting and temperature. ***Partial description, click MORE INFORMATION for full description & to apply