Coatings Chemist - Speciality Paints Sector
C$85000 Bonus Benefits
Norfolk, Massachusetts
Our client is a premier manufacturer of specialty paints
They are looking for a hands-on Coatings Chemist to enhance the company's research, development, quality control and production capabilities.
Their team provides exceptional customer service to clients and are committed to working closely with them to ensure the best experience possible. Our outstanding service is built upon long standing relationships, trust, and mutual respect.
Responsibilities
* Research and develop new products and alternate raw material suppliers
* Improve the quality, production, and cost of existing formulas
* Support quality control during production
* Work with customers to confirm specification compliance, concerns and compatibility
* Work with Government officials to authorize use of our products
* Work directly with sales representatives to improve current and new formulas
* Assist with production when needed
Requirements:
* BSc Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related
* Minimum 1-2 years of experience of formulations work in coatings, adhesives, chemicals, paint or related industry
* Knowledge of colorimetry, rheology, polymer chemistry and paint applications
* Previous experience in research and development and formulation
* done formulations work, with coatings, adhesives, chemicals
* Organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to think on the go
* Coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and work under pressure
* Ability to do work autonomously and as part of a team
* Familiarity with formulation software
Please note that this role is only open to US Citizens. Relocation is not available and therefore the role would be ideally suited to candidates who live within commuting distance of the role and who have their own car/transport.
To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 1089388 Interviews will be conducted in Massachusetts North America by our US Consultant. www.martinveas
Quality Manager
“Great career opportunity for Quality Professional with IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems experience”.
US $ 125- 145,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Johnson City, Tennessee
Our client is a global leader in the high-performance battery separators industry.
The Quality Manager will lead the efforts to obtain IATF 16949 certification for the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery separator expansion project.
The Quality Manager will maintain the company library of compliance resources ensuring their accuracy, quality, and integrity and ensure company third party accreditations are maintained.
The Quality Manager will coordinate internal audits and monitor the compliance to and effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS):
Responsibilities
Requirements:
To apply without delay please email your CV, for a confidential discussion, www.martinveasey.com Interviews will be held in the USA. Please do not apply if you are not a US Citizen or if you do not have a permanent resident Green Card right to live and work in the USA. No sponsorship available.. sorry.
Lead Engineer - Coating Equipment Technologies
US $ 140,000 Bonus Benefits
Johnson City, Tennessee - Remote Working but Relocation Assistance also available to US Citizens Only
Our client is a global leader in the high-performance battery separators industry.
The Lead Engineer is responsible for the lithium-ion battery separator expansion program.
The Lead Engineer works with the major material and equipment suppliers to successfully start up operating lines in the US.
The Lead Engineer will design and develop wet process PE lithium-ion battery separator coating processes and related tooling for the coating lines to be installed.
The Lead Engineer works with suppliers on separator coating formulations approved for manufacturing.
Responsibilities
* Develop coating run instructions and procedures and implement on site.
* Determine coating and test equipment manufacturing capability/test accuracy and recommend equipment upgrades, modifications, and/or improvements.
* Document production solutions and develop KPI's for coating and slitting processes.
* Writes new equipment procedural methods in easily understood format.
* Determine cause and corrective procedures for failed coating runs.
* Ensure specific projects are completed and delivered on time.
* Ensure design concepts comply with customer's specifications and are manufacturable.
* Support acceptance testing, qualification testing, and troubleshooting efforts.
* Provide project leadership, work direction, and training to support personnel.
* Establish standards of productivity, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
* Work with customers to resolve complex custom-designs and technical problems.
* Implement IATF 16949 quality system standards and ensure compliance.
* Train and educate personnel involved with job processes and maintenance procedures (machines, materials, and process techniques).
Requirements
* BS degree in Engineering and industry relevant work experience required.
* Startup or major plant expansion experience a must.
* Experience with coating equipment technologies micro gravure and spray coating ideal.
* Must be able to multi-task and handle multiple projects and stakeholders professionally.
* Resolve unforeseen issues and adjust plans as needed in a timely manner.
* Communicate information to internal and external audiences geared to the specific audience.
* Develop, adjust, execute, and monitor supply and production plans.
* Balance competing priorities and production scheduling satisfying customer orders.
* Travel domestically and internationally as required.
To apply without delay please email your CV, for a confidential discussion, www.martinveasey.com Interviews will be held in the USA. Please do not apply if you do not have the right to live and work in the USA. No sponsorship available.. sorry.
Mechanical Plant Project Engineer - Advanced Polymers
US c$ 120,000 Benefits
Rhode Island - Relocation Assistance available for US Citizens only
Our client is an international manufacturer of advanced polymer materials and is expanding. They need a Mechanical Engineer for their Corporate Engineering Group in Rhode Island.
The Plant Project Engineer participates and manages project teams to design, purchase, and install equipment.
The Plant Project Engineer assists plants in troubleshooting and problem solving when called upon.
The Plant Project Engineer designs new processes for capital projects and optimizes existing ones.
Responsibilities:
* Design new manufacturing lines and improve existing lines for plastics compounding facilities.
* Determine process parameters that influence machine specifications in order to specify equipment such as extruders, mixers, dryers, pumps and bulk pneumatic conveying systems.
* Design and create drawings for custom components such as chutes, platforms, receivers, hoppers, conveyors.
* Automate new or existing processes using current technology.
* Contact manufacturers and vendors for equipment required to support proposed designs.
* 3D CAD design with a 3D first mentality using Solidworks.
* Oversee construction of projects and sign off on acceptance of service/work required.
* Provide assistance to employees in retrieving past and present project information.
* Provide technical support for facilities worldwide and participate in maintenance as needed.
* Prioritize and schedule project work and present project status to senior managers
* Prepare project budgets and measure progress .
* Review and approve purchase requisitions.
Requirements:
* BS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* 5 years on the plant floor experience focused on Project Management/Plant Engineering
* Work experience in a plastics compounding environment ideal
* Project experience on depalletizing projects or dust containment projects ideal
* Experience automating processes and completing automation projects
* Ability to evaluate production requirements and apply appropriate solutions.
* Computer literate and knowledgeable in Solidworks and Project Software.
* Travel up to 30%
To apply without delay please email your CV, for a confidential discussion, www.martinveasey.com Interviews will be held in the USA. Please do not apply if you do not have the right to live and work in the USA. No sponsorship available.. sorry.