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Senior Development Chemist - Aerospace

Hentzen Coatings
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/20/2026
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.

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