Chemical Engineer

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.

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At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who's expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.

Ready to be part of our team?

Salary starting at $75,000. per year

Quarterly Performance Bonus

Career Advancement Opportunities

Paid holidays and PTO .

We are looking for a Chemical Engineer for our Modesto, CA Plant!

Summary: Provides chemical process engineering support in multiple areas within the manufacturing environment. Implement and manage chemical processes in line with company goals and regulatory demands.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for day-to-day quality control/auditing of the process to ensure that the production and chemical engineering standards are satisfied in the Plant.

• Provides chemical process support in multiple areas in a manufacturing environment.
• Responsible for all aspects of the chemical process at the location.
• Responsible for overall chemical inventory in the Plant. This will involve stocktaking, ordering and ensuring chemical levels are adequate in the Plant.
• Duties can also include physical testing of samples, chemicals trials, calibration of pumps & other equipment, incoming chemical checks and other lab related activities.
• Responsible for reporting on the analysis of process parameters, process capability and tests relating to the manufacture of a quality product.

• Report & work to fix any key findings and chemical/process issues.
• Communicate with other teams and departments within the business.
• Write and manage effective up to date SOP’s. Also, responsible for maintaining all chemical material documentation i.e. SDS sheets & TDS sheets.
• Carry out operator training, maintain detailed records, and ensure follow up & refresher training takes place as required.
• Ensure site wide compliance with all city, state and federal regulations regarding chemical health & safety and environmental responsibilities.

• Prepare weekly and monthly KPIs, ops report and other reports/ presentations for meetings/reporting.
• Responsible for approval authority audits and compliance with the site approval manual.
• Responsible for housekeeping of the lab as well as other designated chemical areas in the Plant.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent desired with an emphasis in chemical, polymer science, engineering or related technical field. Master’s Degree preferred.
• At least two years’ experience with products and processes in a manufacturing environment with chemical processing an advantage.
• Experience with SPC, 6 sigma or other analysis software desirable.

• Fluency in Spanish required (speaking, reading, writing).

Computer Skills:

• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Outlook.

• Familiarity with MS Macros, Visual Basic and other programming languages an asset.

Other Skills and Requirements:

• Must be self-motivated, independent, and adaptable.

• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Travel is involved for training, so candidate must possess a valid passport and full clean driver’s license.
• Must have the desire to strive for continuous improvement and excellence within a fast-paced growth environment.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Fitness Reimbursement, Educational Assistance, Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Assistance Program.

Kingspan is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.