CHEMIST II
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5 Quick Apply Full-time 5 hours ago Full Job Description Position:
Chemist II (Development Chemist) Department:
Operations Position Reports to:
Campus Technical Manager FLSA Status:
Salary, Exempt Position Summary To develop and continuously improve the overall efficiency, compound cost, overall product profitability through lean manufacturing, industrial engineering, and project management methods for a variety of markets/applications.
To prevent and eliminate variability and define permanent solutions to ensure the product meets internal and external specifications.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities Initiate, develop, evaluate, and improve the manufacturing of polymeric compounds on new and current polymeric compounds for all areas of business.
Set up and follow all new recipes through customer trials.
Provide technical and problem-solving support to manufacturing including process improvements, quality improvement measures, raw material substitutions and reformulations.
Manage recipe/formulation design characteristics in the areas of critical to controls and critical to quality.
Assist with customer visits to follow trials and trouble shoot their process.
Also participate in audits.
Analyze, review and revise compounds' formula to improve overall productivity and cost.
Interface with customers to drive compound recipes and/or specification changes.
Assist with corrective actions for both internal/external defects.
Follow up and ensure execution of all corrective actions as outlined by the complaint procedure.
Determine disposition of all off-tested batches, held and returned material.
Determine repair ingredients and physical testing needed.
Support and improve ISO9001:
2015 certification.
Participate in the development of Process Technicians.
Remain technically current with processing equipment, raw material changes and new technical developments in the industry.
Represent HEXPOL at trade association meetings, as requested.
Travel to other HEXPOL locations or to customers may be required.
Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or other technical areas.
Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Advanced degree in Engineering or other Lean Training, preferred.
Seven (7) years' engineering position in manufacturing environment Five (5) years' experience in any rubber manufacturing or custom compounding environment, preferred.
Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Certification, desired Working knowledge of statistical process control and computerized mixing procedures Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent computer/systems skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
Excellent cooperation, collaboration skills and team-building skills.
Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement High degree of concentration with attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant Ability to coach and develop Associates.
Ability to interact well with all personality types.
Physical Requirements - the physical requirements of the Chemist II (Development Chemist) position required in an 8-hour workday.
Activity:
FREQUENCY Not at all Occasionally Frequently Continuously 0-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting X Standing X Walking X Squatting X Bending X Kneeling X Reaching X Crawling X Ladder Climbing X Stair Climbing X PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands for this position include the ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday depending on the tasks at hand.
This position requires sitting and viewing a computer screen for periods of time.
Occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.
may be required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT This position is primarily seated in an office environment with occasional visits to the production area as needed.
This position has potential exposure to light dust, fumes, and noise from the production area.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the Associate for this job.
The employer has the right to modify essential job functions, physical demands of the job and job qualifications at any time.
This job description has been approved by Management.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
5 Quick Apply Full-time 5 hours ago Full Job Description Position:
Chemist II (Development Chemist) Department:
Operations Position Reports to:
Campus Technical Manager FLSA Status:
Salary, Exempt Position Summary To develop and continuously improve the overall efficiency, compound cost, overall product profitability through lean manufacturing, industrial engineering, and project management methods for a variety of markets/applications.
To prevent and eliminate variability and define permanent solutions to ensure the product meets internal and external specifications.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities Initiate, develop, evaluate, and improve the manufacturing of polymeric compounds on new and current polymeric compounds for all areas of business.
Set up and follow all new recipes through customer trials.
Provide technical and problem-solving support to manufacturing including process improvements, quality improvement measures, raw material substitutions and reformulations.
Manage recipe/formulation design characteristics in the areas of critical to controls and critical to quality.
Assist with customer visits to follow trials and trouble shoot their process.
Also participate in audits.
Analyze, review and revise compounds' formula to improve overall productivity and cost.
Interface with customers to drive compound recipes and/or specification changes.
Assist with corrective actions for both internal/external defects.
Follow up and ensure execution of all corrective actions as outlined by the complaint procedure.
Determine disposition of all off-tested batches, held and returned material.
Determine repair ingredients and physical testing needed.
Support and improve ISO9001:
2015 certification.
Participate in the development of Process Technicians.
Remain technically current with processing equipment, raw material changes and new technical developments in the industry.
Represent HEXPOL at trade association meetings, as requested.
Travel to other HEXPOL locations or to customers may be required.
Perform any other project/task as assigned by Management.
Education, Skills and Experience Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or other technical areas.
Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Advanced degree in Engineering or other Lean Training, preferred.
Seven (7) years' engineering position in manufacturing environment Five (5) years' experience in any rubber manufacturing or custom compounding environment, preferred.
Certified Quality Engineer or Six Sigma Certification, desired Working knowledge of statistical process control and computerized mixing procedures Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent computer/systems skills - MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook).
Excellent cooperation, collaboration skills and team-building skills.
Solid organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage a broad range of responsibilities.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on continuous improvement High degree of concentration with attention to detail, high energy, self-motivated and self-reliant Ability to coach and develop Associates.
Ability to interact well with all personality types.
Physical Requirements - the physical requirements of the Chemist II (Development Chemist) position required in an 8-hour workday.
Activity:
FREQUENCY Not at all Occasionally Frequently Continuously 0-33% 34-66% 67-100% Sitting X Standing X Walking X Squatting X Bending X Kneeling X Reaching X Crawling X Ladder Climbing X Stair Climbing X PHYSICAL DEMANDS Physical demands for this position include the ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday depending on the tasks at hand.
This position requires sitting and viewing a computer screen for periods of time.
Occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs.
may be required.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT This position is primarily seated in an office environment with occasional visits to the production area as needed.
This position has potential exposure to light dust, fumes, and noise from the production area.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the Associate for this job.
The employer has the right to modify essential job functions, physical demands of the job and job qualifications at any time.
This job description has been approved by Management.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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