Chemical Process Engineer

CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER (Permanent)
Our client, an established manufacturing company with its US headquarters in WNY, is looking to hire a Chemical Process Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize various chemical engineering techniques to ensure the successful manufacturing of quality specialty materials
  
• Examine current processes and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and operational effectiveness
  
• Evaluate results to ensure both internal/external expectations are being met or exceeded
  
• Process controls and run experiments to develop and test the effectiveness of new procedures
  
• Prepare reports to present to upper management outlining results and make educated recommendations for improvements
  
• Perform Root Cause Analysis to investigate issues regarding production and/or processes
  
• Actively participate in launching new technologies alongside the product development team
  
• Develop and implement improved processes for reclaiming precious metals and radioactive elements
  
• Act as the functional safety expert in assigned areas and ensure processes are completed with the highest level of safety
  
• Ensure all equipment is operating appropriately and efficiently
  
• Clearly communicate maintenance needs regarding chemicals and laboratory equipment and ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner
  
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
  
• Complete special projects in a timely manner
  
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary
  

Details:

• Position is full time, direct hire
  
• Standard 40-hour work week with minimal overtime
  
• M-F 8:00AM 5:00PM; 100% in-office
  
• $60,000 - $100,000 annually depending on experience
  
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, LTD, 401k match
  
• Bachelor s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering
  
• 2+ years experience in engineering in a manufacturing/production environment
  
• Lean Six Sigma preferred
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  
• Great interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
  
• Strong organization skills, analytical, and time management skills
  
• Meticulous attention to detail
  
• Self-motivated
  
• Relocation not available
  
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available
  
• All employees and applicants, please know that you have access at all times to New York State and Federal Labor Laws and Posters at the Government Agency websites: ;