What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Development Chemist - Aerospace position at Hentzen Coatings?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: SENIOR DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST - AEROSPACE M-F: 1st Shift
The Senior Development Chemist - Aerospace is responsible for the
formulation, research, and development of new products in the Aerospace
market. DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Responsible for staying abreast
of technical innovations in the Coating\'s Industry. Provide expertise
to R&D personnel in areas of formulation, pigmentation, and vehicle
systems. Report progress on projects to Management on a weekly basis or
more often as needed. Develop new products for Aerospace customers per
their requirements. Develop products and solve technical issues without
direction. Exercise wise discretion when solving challenges. Provide
technical assistance for existing accounts. Build knowledge of
analytical methods for solving problems. Train production personnel.
Resolve questions and concerns regarding customer needs and production
problems. Exhibit demonstrated decision-making abilities. Plan
activities for support personnel. Conduct regular training for existing
employees to ensure employee growth. Champions safety and housekeeping
initiatives and communicate them to all employees. Monitors quality of
products produced to ensure adherence to company standards. Responsible
for adherence to safety rules by all direct reports, promoting safe work
practices, coaching and any necessary safety training required in
addition to that provided by the corporate safety trainer. Also, is
responsible for stopping and reporting any safety violations when
observed throughout the facility. As part of the housekeeping
procedures, the employee may be involved with the disposal of hazardous
waste. The initial training of how to properly dispose of hazardous
waste will be performed by the Environmental and Safety department or
the department supervisor. Annual training of the same will be performed
by the EHS department. Utilize the Business Operating System to report
operations completed, materials issued, and other related transactions.
Participate in quality system audits for compliance with ISO and quality
standards. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned. WORK
ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to talk and/or hear, stand, and/or walk, use hands
to finger, handle or touch objects or controls, and move from place to
place. The employee is regularly required to sit, balance, stoop, and
occasionally reach above shoulders. The employee occasionally must use
foot/feet to operate machinery, climb, or balance and reach above the
shoulders. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs.
Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in
the production area. Safety shoes, glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms
are required in the production area. Respirators and ear plugs may be
required when performing certain production activities. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred education level: Bachelor\'s
Degree, preferably in Chemistry; or demonstrated experience and ability
in new coating product development. Preferred experience level: 5 plus
years\' direct experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
developing, formulating, and testing new and existing coatings
technologies. Experience with laboratory testing and coating application
equipment. Strong design of experiment skills and demonstrated ability
to evaluate results and make product adjustments necessary to meet
project objectives. Must be a high energy, results driven individual
with excellent communication, computer, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with the
proactive problem-solving skills and work ethic necessary for timely
completion of assigned projects. Understands, supports, and conforms to
company policies and processes. Integrates policies and processes into
projects. Superb oral and written com unication skills with the ability
to work well and collaboratively with peers, leadership, and cross
functional teams. Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty,
Passion, Commitment, and Respect. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft
Office Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system and other office machinery.
Excellent team building and communications skills. Ability to travel up
to 25% of time. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.hentzen.com/careers/ Qualified females, minorities, and
special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.
The Senior Development Chemist - Aerospace is responsible for the
formulation, research, and development of new products in the Aerospace
market. DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Responsible for staying abreast
of technical innovations in the Coating\'s Industry. Provide expertise
to R&D personnel in areas of formulation, pigmentation, and vehicle
systems. Report progress on projects to Management on a weekly basis or
more often as needed. Develop new products for Aerospace customers per
their requirements. Develop products and solve technical issues without
direction. Exercise wise discretion when solving challenges. Provide
technical assistance for existing accounts. Build knowledge of
analytical methods for solving problems. Train production personnel.
Resolve questions and concerns regarding customer needs and production
problems. Exhibit demonstrated decision-making abilities. Plan
activities for support personnel. Conduct regular training for existing
employees to ensure employee growth. Champions safety and housekeeping
initiatives and communicate them to all employees. Monitors quality of
products produced to ensure adherence to company standards. Responsible
for adherence to safety rules by all direct reports, promoting safe work
practices, coaching and any necessary safety training required in
addition to that provided by the corporate safety trainer. Also, is
responsible for stopping and reporting any safety violations when
observed throughout the facility. As part of the housekeeping
procedures, the employee may be involved with the disposal of hazardous
waste. The initial training of how to properly dispose of hazardous
waste will be performed by the Environmental and Safety department or
the department supervisor. Annual training of the same will be performed
by the EHS department. Utilize the Business Operating System to report
operations completed, materials issued, and other related transactions.
Participate in quality system audits for compliance with ISO and quality
standards. Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned. WORK
ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
frequently required to talk and/or hear, stand, and/or walk, use hands
to finger, handle or touch objects or controls, and move from place to
place. The employee is regularly required to sit, balance, stoop, and
occasionally reach above shoulders. The employee occasionally must use
foot/feet to operate machinery, climb, or balance and reach above the
shoulders. The employee may regularly lift and/or move up to 65 lbs.
Personal Protection Equipment is required during various processes in
the production area. Safety shoes, glasses, and flame-retardant uniforms
are required in the production area. Respirators and ear plugs may be
required when performing certain production activities. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Preferred education level: Bachelor\'s
Degree, preferably in Chemistry; or demonstrated experience and ability
in new coating product development. Preferred experience level: 5 plus
years\' direct experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
developing, formulating, and testing new and existing coatings
technologies. Experience with laboratory testing and coating application
equipment. Strong design of experiment skills and demonstrated ability
to evaluate results and make product adjustments necessary to meet
project objectives. Must be a high energy, results driven individual
with excellent communication, computer, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with the
proactive problem-solving skills and work ethic necessary for timely
completion of assigned projects. Understands, supports, and conforms to
company policies and processes. Integrates policies and processes into
projects. Superb oral and written com unication skills with the ability
to work well and collaboratively with peers, leadership, and cross
functional teams. Exemplify core values, i.e., Integrity, Loyalty,
Passion, Commitment, and Respect. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft
Office Word, Excel, Outlook), ERP system and other office machinery.
Excellent team building and communications skills. Ability to travel up
to 25% of time. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.hentzen.com/careers/ Qualified females, minorities, and
special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.