Medical Device - Sr. Chemical Engineer - Lexington, MA

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Job description

The Senior Chemical Engineer will spearhead formulation development within the NPI Engineering team. This hands-on role involves leading new formulation efforts, collaborating on material and vendor selection, conducting research, preparing prototypes, reviewing new chemical processes, and defining critical process parameters and controls. Additionally, the role provides technical support to both the chemical engineering and production teams to ensure successful implementation and

Client Details

Our client specializes in advanced coating applications and surface treatments for the medical device sector. They provide a variety of coatings designed to improve product performance and durability, addressing various manufacturing requirements.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage formulation development projects, ensuring timely execution and alignment with project goals.
• Train and support chemical engineering team members in adopting new materials and formulations.
• Collaborate with program management and engineering teams to design, develop, and qualify innovative coating formulations.
• Identify and evaluate new vendors and materials, coordinating sample requests for feasibility testing.
• Define chemical process standards, create testing protocols, and document results for internal and customer reports.
• Develop and implement Design of Experiments (DOE) and validation protocols to optimize formulations and processes.
• Oversee sample preparation, ensuring high standards of quality, quantity, and delivery timelines are met.
• Provide technical training to lab and production staff to ensure proper application of new formulations in both lab and manufacturing settings.

Profile

Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical preferred) with 5-10 years of experience in process engineering, focusing on lab work, formulation, and polymer chemistry.
• Preferred knowledge of medical device manufacturing, ISO 13485, and metallurgical properties of aluminum alloys.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Quality teams.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, JMP, and ChemTrak; experienced in wet chemistry labs and anodizing processes.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, problem-solving, and independent work skills.

Job Offer

What's To Offer:

• Competitive compensation package with opportunities for financial growth
• Extensive health and wellness benefits
• Career development programs and mentorship
• Creative, collaborative work environment
• Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and continuous learning
• Involvement in high-impact, innovative projects

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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