process engineer Parsippany, NJ
Job description
The R&D Process Engineer will maintain improves manufacturing cost, processing performance and product quality for new and existing products, while assisting in the design and start-up of process equipment for the Carlisle Construction Materials – Insulation Division. Included in this responsibility are troubleshooting, standardizing, and improving existing products/processes as well as maintaining all standard documents. The role supports Plant Operations while connecting R&D and Engineering functions to plant processes associated with manufacturing and assembling quality processes and products. This may involve developing processing specifications, standard works, root cause investigation, data analysis, and training. Deliverables include technical design specifications for equipment, processing specifications, process assistance to the plants and development of Capital Expenditure justifications. Process R&D Engineer will work with chemists, other engineers, and technically trained personnel, and operates under the general guidance of the Process R&D Leader, Manager or Director.
- Please note that his position is a full-time on-site role located in Montgomery, NY. Relocation Assistance is offered on a case-by-case basis.
Typical Chemical Converting Equipment
- Polyiso – Insulation R&D
- Mixing and dispersion of thermoset, thermoplastic, and liquid compounds
- Polymer manufacturing and polymerization technologies
- Small-, Pilot-, Plant-scale processing equipment
- Plant batch- and continuous-manufacturing processes
- 3D Printing
- Engineering principles related to polymeric materials processing
- Assembly and Fabrication
- Testing equipment
- Equipment and Process Design
- Equipment and Process Installation
- Product / System testing and assembly at laboratories and in the field
- Knowledge of polymer materials and compounds
- Company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Internal processing and purchasing specifications.
- Standard test methods and procedures
- Handling, storage safe handling of hazardous waste and materials.
- Essential Full Performance Skills
- Test output interpretation
- Data analysis (i.e. XR charts and histograms)
- Statistical calculations
- Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- Ability to use data to make decisions.
- Help solve problems.
- Ability to facilitate laboratory workload with good safety and practices.
- Ability to train others.
- Ability to multitask, work with flexible assignments and schedules.
- Education - Bachelor or Master's of Science in Engineering, Chemistry, Physical Sciences, Polymer Science (or related technical discipline)
- Experience - 2+ years minimum as a Chemist, Plant Process Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Design Engineer or Material Test Operator in a manufacturing plant, test lab, or R&D facility.
- Some travel is required, approximately 25% of travel time (although more travel may be required on occasion).
Carlisle provides competitive salaries, bonus eligibility, time-off, multiple and competitive healthcare options, 401K, tuition reimbursement, continuing training and support. This position would require someone to work in Carlisle, PA and relocation assistance is available upon request.
About Carlisle
Carlisle Construction Materials LLC (CCM) is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of premium building products and related technologies for the commercial and residential construction markets. Carlisle is one of the most respected companies in the building materials industry. After being around for more than 100 years, our customers know us for our superior products, remarkable service, and groundbreaking innovations. Our culture at CCM is one that values collaboration and team success over individual credit. Carlisle core values are safety, bias for action and results, continuous improvement, teamwork and communication, customer focus, empowerment, and mutual trust respect, and integrity. These core values are the center of all business decisions and make CCM the successful company that it is.
The Research and Innovation team consists of scientists that are responsible for developing breakthrough technologies in support of CCM’s current and future needs in the roofing business. The research scientist will work closely with value chain partners, commercial leadership, and technical leadership to support current business and influence technology development to enable the next generation of sustainable roofing membranes.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
About Carlisle Brake & Friction
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Company - Public
Website: https://www.carlislecbf.com/
