Senior Chemical Engineer

RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries.  Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets.  We currently have 60 facilities, of which 43 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and our market capitalization is approximately $14.5 billion. 

JOB TITLE/LOCATION: 

Sr. Chemical Engineer/Oxford, CT

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:

• Solve technical problems supporting Manufacturing/Production.


• Manage technical projects to completion. This may include plating processes, corrective actions, new product launches, machine repairs, lean activities, designing tooling as required, etc.


• Develop plating processes and train applicable personnel on plating concepts/processes


• Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to on-going chemical reactions.


• Troubleshoot problems with chemical/plating manufacturing processes.


• Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.


• Perform tests and monitor performance of processes.


• Design and plan layout of equipment.


• Develop/Maintain plating production costs


• Attendance at work is an essential function of the job.

EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Chemical Engineering with 5 to 8 years or equivalent through experience and/or education to the satisfactory of management. EHS waste disposal experience, chemical engineering experience and or plating experience preferred.

SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Problem solving skills


• Communicate effectively


• Work well on teams.


• Computer knowledge


• Understanding lean manufacturing concepts


• Computer aided design, Autocad, Solidworks, etc


• Cost analysis


• Plating theory    

We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including Medical, Dental, and company matched 401k plan. 

                            RBC Bearings is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.