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Formulation Chemical Process Engineer - (Job Number: A14RW)

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Job Snapshot
Location:
Benton Harbor/St. Joseph, MI
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Consumer Products
Manufacturing
Merchandising
Manages Others:
Not Specified
Job Type:
Engineering
Education:
Graduate Degree
Experience:
Not Specified
Relocation Covered:
Yes
Post Date:
11/2/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
A14RW
Description
About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool is the industry leader in the manufacturing and marketing of home appliances.  Whirlpool is a global company and markets Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Brastemp, Bauknecht, Consul and other major brand names in more than 170 countries around the world. 

 

Whirlpool is a company that creates innovative solutions and products to meet consumer needs.  As a result, we have been recognized as one of the world's 100 most innovative companies by Business Week magazine and the Boston Consulting Group.  Additionally, Whirlpool Corporation was ranked among the Top 20 Innovators in Consumer Products by The Patent Board and has been consistently ranked as one of the Top 20 Companies for Leaders by Hewitt Associates and Fortune magazine.

 

 

Our unique business strategy provides us with an unmatched leadership position and ability to build and sustain loyalty to our brands.  Our strategy allows us to move with greater speed to better serve our trade customer and end consumers around the globe.




Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Process Engineer opening.

 

Day to Day (what a typical day or week look like in this role):

The Project Engineer - Synthetic Organic Chemist position will apply knowledge of required sciences to design and formulate improved dosage products that are stable, cost effective solutions to meet defined market needs and objectives.  This will support multiple product categories within the Technology Organization and requires a solid fundamental background in chemical formulation.  The ideal candidate would be able to analyze current formulations and also convert new concepts and technologies into commercially applicable formulations to help drive innovation.  Effective project management or coordination skills are required to meet established goals and objectives. Clear conceptual understanding of the thermodynamics of mixing, emulsification, crystallization, interfacial phenomena and phase equilibria is required for this role.  The ability to plan and execute laboratory research, initiate and generate technical data to support patent filings and business opportunities and to work independently is essential to this career. 

 

What You Will Do:


  • Research, design and development of product system technologies that create a compelling value proposition for our customers and our business.

  • Optimization of system performance, reliability and cost.

  • Identification, analysis, and execution of system refinement needs.

  • Data acquisition, analysis, and evaluation.

  • Active participation in technical project reviews and innovation.

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Requirements
What You Need To Succeed:


  • B.S. in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Formulation Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Process, Applied Physics, Food Science, or Material Sciences and 7 years of Formulation experience

  • Laundry or dish detergent formulation experience is highly preferred

  • M.S. 3-5 years or Ph.D. 2 years experience in formulation development will also be considered

  • Possess strong laboratory skills that will aid in formulation, product stability, and hands-on experience with analytical lab instrumentation (pH, viscometer, spectrometer, chromatography, etc.​)

  • Previous experience managing multiple projects

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills

  • Excellent strategic thought leadership capabilities

  • Demonstrated interest and ability in thinking across disciplines and across teams

  • Excellent track record of accomplishment of goals and objectives

  • Outstanding people skills, with the specific ability to interact and leverage resources in a highly networked and team environment

  • Ability to work independently and as a self-starter


 

Additional Preferred Skills and Competencies:

 


  • Desire to work with a global systems team

  • Experience in consumer product formulation

  • Experience in unit operations involved in the manufacturing of different dosage forms as well as set-up of pilot plants.

  • Experience in external partner development and management

  • Experience in intellectual property documentation and development


 

Endless Opportunities

Whirlpool has big plans for the future, just like you. We understand that it takes preparation and hard work to get there. So, we offer challenging purpose, ownership of your role, great teams, and tools to build your capability. In our performance-based setting, you can take your career in exciting new directions - and as far as you want to go.




So if you are a synthetic organic chemist with great experience in Formulation Chemistry,

Apply Now!


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