Senior Chemical Engineer
Core
Leads factory chemical management and the shoe-bonding process for shoe-making polymer formulation and production.
Role type
Senior Chemical Engineer (Manufacturing & Innovation)
Builds
Shoe-making polymer components and bonding processes
Domain
Footwear manufacturing / Polymer chemistry
Required skills
Polymer formulation, Quality audit leadership, Bonding process optimization, RSL program management, VOC reduction, EHS practices, Lab standard operations, Rubber/EVA material management
Preferred skills
Advanced technology project innovation, Cross-functional collaboration, Problem solving in complex manufacturing environments
Technologies
Polymer testing systems, Quality audit tools, Lab management software
Responsibilities
Lead quality audits to ensure component/shoe bonding quality; Work with BO development and engineering on bottom/bonding projects; Monitor bonding process in factories and solve production problems; Lead RSL (Restricted Substance List) program and lab standard operations; Drive VOC reduction program and promote chemical EHS practices; Assist chief chemist with projects; Manage and distribute rubber and EVA swatch book.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC