Chemical Process Engineer

American Trim · Sidney, IA

Level: Engineer
Team: Process
Degree: Required
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at American Trim (industrial) in Sidney, IA. License, Certification or Special Requirements.

They ask for: degree required
Tools it names: Painting / coating, Plant layout, Tooling

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How this role compares

Against 10 other live process postings in Iowa.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting

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Root cause 27%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, Plant layout, Tooling, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Pick 2–3 people on the Process team at American Trim
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
- How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Responsibilities

Lead in identification and implementation of effective solutions to improve the manufacturing process and capabilities. Develop and redesign facility layouts; promote continuous process improvements.

Develop plans for timely and effective project completion by considering all required information from customers, engineering, tooling, quality and production in the planning stages.

Create cost estimates and quotes for new and/or revised products. Initiate quote according to specifications, determining process methods, required equipment and optimum rates.

Develop and maintain all supporting documents of activities in an organized manner for easy retrieval for review and consideration.

Develop and implement employee training on new processes and equipment with documentation to assure optimum operation and employee safety.

Education, Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or similar. Related experience will also be considered in combination with education and training.

✓Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
✓Ability to develop project plans; coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time and budget; effectively manage project team activities.
✓Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
✓Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings. Present numerical data effectively.

Preferred Skills (but not required)

✓Understanding of basic coating chemistry and concepts
✓Ability to troubleshoot and correct coating issues
✓Understanding of industrial cleaning chemistry
✓Understanding of industrial pretreatment chemistry
✓Basic knowledge of screen printing and screen-printing variables
✓Basic knowledge of roll coating
✓Capability of troubleshooting roll coater and screen print applications
✓Understanding of CIE LAB color space
✓Ability to match colors in various coating technologies
✓Understanding of and ability to conduct basic coating performance tests

License, Certification or Special

Requirements

None required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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