[Hiring] Senior Chemical Engineer @Columbia Sportswear Company

Role Description

The Sr Chemical Engineer plays a large role in the formulation, innovation, specification, and component production process of shoe-making polymer. Is deeply involved in innovation and advanced-technology projects. Leads factory chemical management and the shoe-bonding process. Monitors all polymer component production to ensure quality, on–time delivery, and reasonable cost.

• 20% Leads quality audits and supports manufacturing team to ensure component/shoes bonding quality on a quarterly basis.
• 20% Works with BO development and engineering team for specific bottom/bonding projects.
• 15% Actively participates in innovation projects.
• 10% Monitors bonding process in each factory, assessing/reporting the factory bonding performance and solving bonding problems in production.
• 10% Leads RSL (Restricted Substance List) program. Leads lab standard operations in rubber room, EVA room, or other polymer and chemical room.
• 10% Drives VOC (Volatile Organic Content) reduction program. Promotes chemical EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) practices by cooperating with CR team, factories, and suppliers.
• 5% Assists chief chemist with projects as needed.
• 5% Manages and distributes rubber and EVA swatch book.
• 5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 5-8 years of professional experience and strong competency with the various tools, systems, or procedures required to accomplish the job.
• Travel: Moderate - 25%
• Work Schedule: Standard Hours

Requirements

• Problem Solving: Solves complex problems and develops independent creative solutions based on the evaluation of multiple options.
• Decisions: Independently analyzes issues of a diverse scope and functions with a moderate degree of autonomy. Receives minimal direction, seeks guidance for highly complex issues.
• Knowledge: In depth knowledge of principles, concepts, and theories within own discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines. Applies broader knowledge of industry standards/practices to assignments and others.
• Business Acumen: Understands best practices; is aware of the differences between the company and its competition in the supported function. Understands how their own functional area integrates with others to deliver results.
• Communication & Influence: Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus. May provide process and subject matter advice.
• Impact: Work performed will have impact on cross-functional projects beyond the department.
• Leadership: No supervisory responsibility. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. May contribute input to the performance review of other team members.

Work Environment

• Typical Office: Operates in a typical office environment, routinely uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Other Physical Requirements: Generally sedentary for prolonged periods, may occasionally require ability to move about or adjust/move items weighing up to 10 lbs. in all directions; Constantly requires ability to communicate with others to exchange information.