Chemical Engineer

**Company**: MCV INDUSTRY ( egypt)
- **Job Purpose**:

- Play a vital role in developing new products, providing quality assurance and improvement for existing ones
- Conduct research for new development and also monitor and troubleshoot current manufacturing processes
- In addition to efficiency and innovation, chemical engineers must prioritize safety and legal compliance
- Design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment, and direct facility operations

**Job Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Co-ordinate, plan and schedule activities for chemical technicians to meet the set goals
- Develop processes for separating components of liquids and gases, or for generating electrical currents, by using controlled chemical processes
- Estimate production costs for management
- Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments
- Drive technological innovation by creating and implementing goal-oriented plan for all stages of research on new products and processes
- Improve manufacturing steps by performing comprehensive evaluation of processes, materials and equipment and identifying areas and methods of improvement
- Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes for the following:

- Anti-corrosion treatment and painting process
- Galvanizing and Electrostatic coating process
- Fibre Glass manufacturing process
- ABS thermal forming process
- Adhesives usage in automotive industry
- Document research process and maintain complete records as necessary for further research and as required by law
- Ensure consistent high quality of product by regularly inspecting and monitoring production processes to determine optimal order and method of operations
- Test components of new processes in laboratory setting, and design pilot projects for next step of small-scale testing; supervise initial processes and make necessary adjustments
- Direct laboratory technicians and other personnel in conducting research and testing, placing and adjusting equipment and implementing process changes
- Stay current with applicable laws and regulations to ensure continuous compliance; develop safety and operational protocols for manufacturing processes
- Recommend topics for research and development projects, design necessary budget and submit personnel and equipment requirements
- Establish safety procedures for those working with dangerous chemicals
- Assist in designing of new or improved chemical processes
- Implement new ideas to improve operational quality and efficiency
- Design and plan the layout of equipment
- Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
- Conduct tests and monitor the performance of processes throughout production
- Develop safety programs to promote safe and secure workplace
- Investigate operating problems, analyze root causes and define resolutions
- Develop preventive maintenance program and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs
- Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes and troubleshoot quality and safety issues in a timely manner
- Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations
- Provide engineering support for chemical operations and equipment
- Provide technical support to maintain safe, stable and reliable operations
- Identify opportunities for cost reductions while maintaining operational quality
- Work with cross-functional teams to execute chemical tasks and projects
- Follow company regulations and policies to meet task objectives
- Carry other responsibilities as assigned by direct manager

**Job Skills and Abilities**:

- High Computer Skills (Excellent user of MS office specially Excel)
- Use analytical, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills
- Math skills
- Creative thinking
- Interpersonal skills and teamwork are required, especially when identifying and solving problems between people in production and manufacturing and when working with technicians and mechanics who turn the chemical engineer’s designs into reality

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Chemical engineering (Or Faculty of Science)
- 3 - 5 years’ Experience in the industrial field (Preferred Automotive Sector)
- Experience in several fields such as: painting process, anti-corrosion treatment, galvanizing and Electrostatic coating, fibre glass manufacturing and ABS thermal forming, and usage of adhesives in industry
- Proven record of creative and effective problem-solving in the area of manufacturing processes
- Familiarity with polymerization processes
- Proficiency in use of simulation and modeling software