Senior Associate, Process Engineer

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Associate, Process Engineer is part of our exciting North America Pest Control Business Unit! If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leading new product development and has a track history of driving growth, check out the opportunity below! 

You will perform tasks somewhat independently and receive direction in goal-oriented terms to ensure consumer acceptability of our products to meet the growing North American Insecticide business for SC Johnson. You will develop new and adapt existing processes to support the launch of new products, line extensions, and technology advancements which result in consumer preferred benefits.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the development of innovative new products through process development, influencing product design for manufacturing, and working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality scale-up from lab to pilot plant and full production.

• Understand the functional properties, proper use, and environmental impact of ingredients, while maintaining awareness of regulatory and sustainability issues relevant to product launches.

• Assist with experiments to scale up laboratory-qualified formulations and processes, perform trials and testing to support small-scale product preparations, and generate data to evaluate formulation suitability for various applications.

• Demonstrate skills in experimental design and statistics (DOE) to identify alternative processes, validate preferred approaches, and efficiently select appropriate courses of action to meet business and project objectives.

• Author process instructions in collaboration with internal and external manufacturing engineers, and support commercialization of new ideas that drive consumer and corporate value.

• Prepare and/or coordinate preparation of samples for photography, trade shows, internal testing, and consumer testing, while supporting the sales team with customer questions and performance testing data.

• Participate in cross-functional teams for new product development and launches, adhere to project milestones and launch deadlines, and follow good laboratory practices and all safety regulations while maintaining a clean, orderly work area.

• Travel to internal SCJ manufacturing sites, third-party manufacturers, and industry events as needed, and utilize external resources (e.g., scientific literature, suppliers) to identify and recommend new technologies for in-house application.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and a minimum of 4 years of experience in the consumer products industry or master’s degree with at least 2 years relevant work experience

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Sound knowledge and demonstrated application of fundamental Chemical Engineering principles, including strong problem-solving ability 

• Able to work on projects independently  

• Solid interpersonal, communication, and team skills to contribute to project and team needs 

• Possess an understanding of regulatory processes (i.e., EPA registration experience or equivalent)

• Knowledge of the product development process and experience related to various formulation and delivery system technologies related to products (e.g., aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, builders)

• Explore new technologies and materials, which may have application for product lines and ability to design experiments to evaluate the performance attributes of products

• Scientific curiosity and the ability to solve technical problems related to formulation and manufacturing

• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate accurately and concisely to multiple levels within the company