Sr. Chemical Process Engineer

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Sr. Chemical Process Engineer for a leading manufacturer of specialty print media in South Plainfield, NJ. This role will drive technical excellence and cost optimization in adhesive formulation and material development, blending strategic organizational development with hands-on technical expertise, focusing on cost savings, product quality, and sustainable innovation. If you have a strong background in chemistry, polymer science, or material science and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, we invite you to join our team.

Organizational Development (20%):

• Forge Strategic Connections: Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders essential to the role's success, ensuring alignment and collaboration across the organization from day one.
• Streamlined Project Management: Develop and execute clear project and communication plans with regular touchpoints, fostering transparency and driving measurable results.

Technical Excellence (80%):

• Deliver Tangible Value: Achieve material cost savings through a robust pipeline of opportunities spanning carbonless, specialty, application tape, and extruded film products.
• Drive Cost Optimization: Identify and implement solutions across product lines to ensure sustainable year-over-year cost savings and operational efficiency.
• Innovate with Purpose: Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and the commercial team to integrate cutting-edge materials, technologies, and sustainable practices that meet market demands and enhance product offerings.
• Enhance Product Quality: Partner with Quality Engineering to drive continuous improvement and achieve superior SP Q-metrics.
• Provide Expert Support: Deliver technical guidance on formulations, coatings, and material specifications while addressing compliance, certifications, and customer requirements.
• Proactive Risk Mitigation: Work with purchasing to reduce costs, address raw material challenges, and maintain secure adhesive formulation databases.
• Champion Safety and Sustainability: Prioritize safety and environmental stewardship in all operations.
• Fuel Growth Initiatives: Lead transformative projects, from competitive product evaluations to prototype development, aligned with enterprise growth strategies.
• Collaborative Innovation: Partner with marketing, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to translate customer needs into functional product specifications, launching projects from feasibility to commercialization via the Stage Gate Process.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, polymer or material science or related discipline
• 4 years of leveraging new and existing technology platforms leading to profitable growth and experience in formulation design with emphasis on adhesives is ideal
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of chemical coatings and processing across diverse substrates, ensuring high-quality results and innovative applications.
• Innovative Problem Solver: Creative and self-motivated with a track record of delivering innovative solutions in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Adaptable and Resilient: Thrives under pressure, effectively managing shifting priorities and large workloads while maintaining focus and delivering results.
• Strategic Leadership: Proven cross-functional leadership skills, making decisive, informed decisions that drive team alignment and influence outcomes.
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Proficient in developing and executing Design of Experiments (DOE), utilizing statistical techniques to extract insights and ensure qualification success.
• Collaborative Team Player: Communicative and team-oriented, fostering strong partnerships to achieve shared goals and maximize organizational impact.

What We Offer You

Benefits are the game changer! We value our employee’s health and happiness by providing new hires benefit eligibility on the 1st of the month following date of hire. Our benefits may include:

Competitive medical, dental, life, AD&D, and vision insurance plans.

Generous annual time off allotment, including vacation (based on company service), parental leave, paid volunteer time, sick or emergency time, and 12 holidays.

Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 per year), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and annual steel toe and prescription safety glasses reimbursement.

401(k), Employee Assistance Program (available to employees and their families), annual bonus program, referral bonus program (up to $1,750), STD, LTD, and much more!