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Industrial Chemist

NN, Inc.

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$36.06-43.27 /h
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Kentwood, MI
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

WHO WE ARE

A full-service manufacturing solutions partner, NN provides a broad range of high-precision metal components and assemblies to the electrical, automotive, medical, general industrial, and aerospace and defense markets.

Components processing can range from simple single step processing to complex multi-step processing that can included multiple turning and grinding steps, heat treating, coating, and cleaning. Metals alloy includes high and low carbon steel, stainless steels , aluminum, copper, and titanium.

SUMMARY:

Serves as technical resource for chemical related issues in manufacturing activities. The primary functions are to provide technical support in cleaning, machine lubricant and coolant, waste treatment and process related instrumentation and equipment. This position supports product teams to cut cost and improve both the quality and delivery of products.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES **

include but are not limited to:

  • Develop cleaning processes for new and existing parts and processes.
  • Cleanliness testing.
  • Gravimetric Analysis/particle count
  • SEM & EDS Analysis
  • Research and generate data for cost cutting for oil, coolant, and detergent usage.
  • Failure Analysis
  • Develop and conduct rework processes (de-rust, de-stain and de-burr) for parts.
  • Develop and monitor machine oil, coolant, and detergent applications.
  • Create and standardize process and testing documentation, including internal and external lab testing procedures and operation instructions.
  • Support product teams in dealing with customers and suppliers regarding specifications,
  • processes and equipment.
  • Participate in Area Improvement Team (AIT) meetings and generate ideas for improvements.
  • Develop and maintain training materials.
  • Understand and follow the Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS).
  • Support Federal, State, Local, EPA and ISO-14001 compliance.
  • Coordinate & Train on hazardous waste, Hazwoper, Stormwater, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures, and Universal Waste.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Chemistry.
  • SEM & EDS Experience.
  • Manufacturing Experience.
  • Cleanliness, Gravimetric and Particle Count Testing.
  • EPA & DOT regulations for (Hazwaste, Stormwater, Used Oil)

Proficient in standard Microsoft Office applications.

For positions requiring access to technical data, NN, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except U.S. Citizens, U.S. Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

You should be proficient in:

  • Continuous Improvement
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification
  • Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  • ISO 14001 Certification Experience
  • Cleanliness Testing
  • EDS