Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.
Manufacturing Technology Engineer I - (Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30PM)
Job Duties:
Performs product entries to chemical database, ensuring a high level of accuracy (Right-First Time) and controls changes to regulated and sensitive chemical information.
Analyzes production data (yield, cycle time, material usage, direct labor, process parameters, test results) to support quality investigations, process improvement and business development opportunities.
Verifies completion of hazard and regulatory compliance assessments for maintaining up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS), product labeling, and material handling procedures.
Supports development of best practices and integrates those practices into standardized work processes and procedures (SOPs, work instructions, batch sheets, and forms).
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to execute improvement projects that promote efficient workflows, transactional accuracy, waste reduction and operational safety.
Participates in training and development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills in product lifecycle management and operational excellence.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Experience with ERP system, chemical informatics tools, and SDS management.
High attention to detail for managing chemical data and operational instructions.
Strong problem-solving and technical writing abilities.
Excellent interpersonal communicator.
Willingness to work in laboratory and chemical plant environments. (Prior experience in chemical manufacturing or a lab environment preferred.)
Education:
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering or related scientific field is required, or bachelor's degree in computer science with minor degree in scientific field.
Why Thatcher is right for you
- Competitive salary
- The founder of our company set up a defined contribution Profit Sharing Retirement Plan to reward the efforts and loyalty of all our employees. It is fully funded by the company, and no employee contribution or matching is an element of the plan. The plan allows for a yearly contribution of up to 25% of an employee’s salary. The results of company operations are reviewed every year to determine the contribution amount for each employee. 2022 marked the 49th consecutive year of maximum funding.
- Additional benefits including health, dental, life insurance, vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and 50% additional education reimbursement.
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Excellent career opportunities with a growing company
- A great work environment where your contribution can be recognized, and you can reach your full potential.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, or related scientific field, or bachelor's in computer science with minor in scientific field
- Experience with ERP systems
- Experience with chemical informatics tools
- Experience with SDS management
- High attention to detail for managing chemical data and operational instructions
- Strong problem-solving and technical writing abilities
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Willingness to work in laboratory and chemical plant environments
- Prior experience in chemical manufacturing or a lab environment
What We Do
Thatcher Company, Inc., founded in 1967, is a privately held, diversified chemical manufacturer and distributor. The company produces specialty chemistries for various markets, including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, mining, food processing, dairy, water treatment, construction, oil and gas, and power generation. Its operations primarily serve the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and the Pacific Rim.
