EuropTec ยท 3 months ago
Chemical Process Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEuropTec USA, LLC is a U.S. glass fabricator with a long history in supplying fabricated glass and specialty items. The Chemical Process Engineer will be responsible for reformulating chemical processes to enhance production efficiency and quality while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
Glass Ceramics & Concrete
Responsibilities
Improve existing chemical formulas to: Reduce cost per unit through smarter raw material selection and optimized formulation. Enhance product performance. Improve visual appearance of finished glass surfaces
Develop and test advanced surface treatments to enhance scratch resistance and longevity of glass
Improve the yield of the chemical. Implement chemical solutions that allow lower application weight (e.g., fewer ounces per square meter/mils per square foot) without compromising quality
Evaluate and adopt eco-friendly or low-VOC chemical alternatives that meet performance criteria
Lead the design, testing, and scale-up of new chemical processes from lab to production
Work alongside Engineering and Production to establish the most effective and consistent application methods for surface treatments
Identify and resolve bottlenecks or inefficiencies in chemical processing or application
Drive standardization of chemical procedures across all lines
Partner with the Quality department to establish and maintain strict quality control measures for chemical usage
Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to develop new systems or improve the current method to apply the chemical over the surface of the glass
Provide chemical expertise during new product development or process trials
Coordinate with Procurement and suppliers to continuously improve raw materials for cost savings and enhanced performance
Serve as the key contact for EPA-related matters in the chemical department
Collaborate with EPA consultants and advisors to ensure full compliance with environmental regulations and reporting requirements
Maintain detailed documentation of chemical usage, testing, MSDS, and disposal procedures
Ensure lab testing and field trials align with current safety and environmental standards
Establish KPIs and strategic goals for the chemical engineering department that align with company-wide objectives
Prepare and present data-driven technical reports and proposals to management on cost savings, performance improvements, and risk mitigation
Oversee budgeting and forecasting for the chemical engineering department
Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all formula changes, test results, experiments, and process modifications
Document and review SOPs, process maps, and troubleshooting guides to support knowledge sharing and consistency
Support internal and external audits with organized and transparent documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BS) in Chemical Engineering from four-year college or university
three to five years chemical engineering experience
three to five years of environmental compliance experience
excellent attention to detail
ability to communicate well with all levels of management
Preferred
Strong knowledge of chemical process simulation and modeling software (e.g., Aspen Plus, ChemCAD)
Proficiency in lab testing methods and analysis tools
Experience with DOE (Design of Experiments) and Six Sigma methodologies
Company
EuropTec
The company EuropTec was created in 2004 following the merger of companies specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality components.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase