Job Title: Chemical Process EngineerJob Description
Manage and maintain all plating and chemical surface finishing processes and related activities. Ensure continued compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Establish and achieve planned performance levels with a primary emphasis on continuous improvement, ISO, and Lean Manufacturing. Promptly report any variance from plans and recommend corrective actions.
Responsibilities
Perform hands-on surface finishing operations when appropriate, such as during the development or improvement of a process.
Prepare, institute, and sustain procedures and controls for all processes employed in the plating lab.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of plating and related processes.
Ensure the safe operation of all surface-finishing processes.
Mentor personnel in proper setup and process procedures for cleaning and plating using correct plating methods, measuring devices/techniques, and process control methods.
Solve and/or participate in the resolution of issues related to processes, documentation, plating, and quality problems.
Participate in the development of new processes and the upgrading of current processes.
Investigate and recommend changes to and additions of equipment and processes.
Help manage waste streams and effectively treat and store hazardous waste accumulated from the plating process.
Establish safe working and housekeeping procedures and promptly correct hazardous situations.
Participate in and take proactive roles in ISO and Lean Manufacturing methodologies for problem prevention, corrective action, identification, and solution verification.
Monitor process operating parameters and correct deviations from established set points.
Revise process work instructions as needed and write new work instructions to support process changes or improvements.
Essential Skills
Process engineering
Plating
Electroplating
Additional Skills & Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related discipline preferred
Experience in relevant plating and/or chemical processes
Work Environment
The work environment involves managing and maintaining plating and chemical surface finishing processes. It includes ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, establishing performance levels, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives such as ISO and Lean Manufacturing. The role requires hands-on involvement in process operations, mentoring personnel, and managing waste streams effectively.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Waseca, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Waseca,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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