Scale-up Engineer

Element Solutions Inc

Scale-up Engineer advancing electronics-material production through laboratory testing and quality control. Supporting product scale-ups, continuous improvement, compliance, and troubleshooting across engineering, R&D, and supply chain.

Posted 8/5/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Quality Control, Continuous Improvement Methodologies, and laboratory practices, with a strong focus on compliance and data analysis. Proficient in managing scale-up processes and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

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Quality Control FunctionsContinuous Improvement MethodologyData Analysis and ReportingLaboratory Environment KnowledgeISO Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Chemical EngineeringQuality ControlBatch TestingData EvaluationMaterial Test MethodsCalibration of Equipment5S AuditsProcess CharacterizationStructure-Property RelationshipsInventory Management

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivationDetail Oriented

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeLotus NotesLaboratory EquipmentQuality Control Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt

Industry Keywords

Scale-Up LaboratoryComplianceSafety SystemsFederal and State LawsContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in the Scale Up Laboratory to promote efficient product scale-ups and support continuous improvement projects
Provide support to the Scale-Up Lab by supervising and performing quality control functions for final products and laboratory equipment
Ensure required Scale-Up Lab tests are accurately completed on time and meet defined specifications
Supervise or perform batch testing to understand product and process characteristics and cause-and-effect relationships
Evaluate data and draft reports, including deviations from standards
Follow material test methods and maintain test data for review
Schedule aging studies and report generated data
Develop and maintain inspection reports
Support ISO Management Systems and Safety Systems
Maintain calibration of quality control equipment
Manage raw material storage, inventory reporting, labeling, utilization, and storage procedures
Perform regular 5S audits of the laboratory and report results
Oversee storage and disposal of testing materials according to internal procedures
Work with the Scale-up team on batch making and troubleshooting
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, company standards, and specifications
Identify quality control improvements and implement new methods
Communicate quality or compliance concerns urgently
Maintain good housekeeping and safety practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry and more than 7 years of relevant experience, or MS and more than 3 years of relevant experience
Effective exposure to and training in Continuous Improvement Methodology, similar to Six Sigma Green Belt
Thorough engineering and application knowledge
Ability to develop structure-property relationships
Solid understanding of key plant processes at primary manufacturing locations; experience preferable
Well-developed communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to analyze and interpret information
Practical understanding and working knowledge of a laboratory environment
Ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats
Ability to work in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws
Ability to work in a high-paced, multitask environment
High ethical standards and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to read, write, and follow written or verbal instructions
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Well-organized and detail oriented
Self-motivated
Demonstrated capacity with Microsoft Office products, Lotus Notes, and other critical computer applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Generous performance related bonus scheme
Corporate medical insurance plan
Annual leaves
Highly collaborative culture
Continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships
Transparent management
Global teams