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About Us

Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut. Dymax is globally recognized as a pioneer in the development of light-curable adhesives and curing equipment. Today, our expansive portfolio of innovative adhesives, coatings, and maskants are supported by dispense solutions and cutting-edge UV and LED light-curing equipment. Unlike our competitors who supplying standard products, Dymax focuses on the customer experience by tailoring solutions that help customers lower costs, reduce their carbon footprint, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. Our focus on being a customer intimate organization has led us to where we are today: a rapidly expanding force within our industry, an innovative product portfolio, extraordinary employees, and a bright future based on creating quality offerings with a dedication to business growth.

About You

We’re seeking a results-focused, innovative, self-driven, and well-qualified individual to join our talented team as our Sr. Process Engineer. In this role, you will develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment through Scale-up, Root Cause Analysis, Process Flow, SOPs, and Work Instructions, while focusing on cost reductions involving labor, materials, and overhead. Also, by creating new product innovation and prototype design, and developing functional testing protocols under common concepts, practices, and procedures within chemical manufacturing

Key Responsibilities:

• Maximize production efficiencies by assessing product specs, documentation, and quality standards, then improving the quality, stability, and consistency of new and existing processes to manufacture adhesive products
• Efficiently introduce new products and change management for high growth markets by developing new products (NPIs), scaling-up processes for adhesives, and leading the coordination of manufacturing launches with Production, R&D, and Quality groups for new or revised products
• Develop subject matter expertise, and lead the adoption of best practices by enhancing professional acumen through workshops and research, and by implementing liquid and solid mixing and dispersion science, and maximizing product manufacturing viabilities through state-of-the art mixing systems
• Develop manufacturing consistency and quality by training colleagues and operators, and by continuously improving work instructions and SOPs, and implementing Process Change Request processes and documentation, and managing the in-process adjustments to improve first pass yield.
• Execute process validation protocols by optimizing production process parameters and controls
• Drive customer advocacy by resolving customer complaints utilizing effective root cause analysis tools, and by making the necessary associated improvements to processes, documents, and Dymax systems.
• Characterize and manage manufacturing quality risk by conducting Process Validations, conducting Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEAs) authoring the associated documentation, implementing process flow and controls plans, and driving continuous improvements in product manufacturing quality

Requirements

You should have:

• 10+ years of experience in chemical manufacturing including new product development
• 10+ years chemical process engineering experience
• A bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalency is required. A Master's or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering is preferred.
• Credentials in continuous improvement management a plus
• Proficiency in enterprise software required, JD Edwards E-1 desirable
• Hands-on shop floor as well as computer work in a manufacturing plant environment
• Hazards Limited exposure to hazardous chemicals in a manufacturing environment
• Compliance with ISO policies and adherence to a Quality Management System
• Background in adhesives is highly desired
• Experience and/or training in liquid and solid mixing preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, mentor team members, and influence cross-functional teams.
• Hands on experience with manufacturing and packaging equipment preferred
• Personal Qualities Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Salary: $107,000-$154,000

Benefits

Dymax offers its employees:

• Attractive salaries
• Personal growth opportunities
• Excellent benefits packages that include:
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) - effective date of hire
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Paid Time Off and Public Holidays
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Free uniforms and footwear
• Training & Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Resources

Dymax takes the compensation of its employees very seriously and considers several factors when determining the total compensation package including but not limited to location, market range, skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Dymax salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range. The range listed is just one component of Dymax’s total compensation packages for employees.

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Dymax provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, domestic violence status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.