As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.
Chemours is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing team! This position will report directly to the Manufacturing Technology Manager in our Louisville, KY location.
JOB SUMMARY
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provides the technical expertise and team leadership on various matters of mechanical engineering for chemical process manufacturing.
- Identifies, leads and drives improvements in the area of equipment maintenance including philosophies, strategies and best maintenance practices.
- Monitoring product and process performances as needed; assessing reliability of operations, identifying failures and causes of failures, and recommending solutions.
- Specifying, and documenting technology parameters to insure the process is capable of delivering products at the level of the quality required by the final customer.
- Regarded as technical lead for area assignment and provides technical guidance to the business to enable strategic decisions.
- Owner of small capital projects for the site.
- Recommends, specifies and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
- Applies knowledge of PSM principles to own and team’s activities.
In order to be qualified for this role, you must possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in mechanical engineering
- 6-12 years in industry supporting either a chemical manufacturing process or steam/power generation and distribution OR Military Equivalent Experience
- Strong background in root cause failure analysis
- Strong collaborative and leadership skills with a “hands on” attitude.
The following skill sets are preferred by the business unit:
- Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
- Experience working in the chemicals industry
- Experience with process safety management and highly toxic materials
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Packages
- 401(k) Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Benefits
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Strong Inclusion & Diversity initiatives
- Company-paid volunteer days
WE’RE CHEMOURS. A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHEMISTRY COMPANY
We are on a journey to create a more colorful, capable, and cleaner world through the power of chemistry. We’ve completed our transformation and now we’re earning our way to growth by advancing higher value chemistry.
Built upon a 200-year-old legacy and a world-class product portfolio, we bring everyday convenience to virtually everything people touch—in industries ranging from automotive, paints, and plastics to electronics, construction, energy, and telecommunications.
OUR APPROACH
The “ours” in Chemours is for all of us who work here. We’re working together to improve people’s lives the world over.
OUR CULTURE
Our culture is built upon our values: Customer Centered, Refreshing Simplicity, Unshakable Integrity, Safety Obsession, and Collective Entrepreneurship.
We’re honored to be named a “Great Place to Work-Certified Company” for 2018-2019 and a “2018 Top Workplace” by Delaware News Journal.
WHAT SETS US APART
Chemours has the heart and energy of a startup, while being built upon a 200-year old legacy and a world-class product portfolio. A startup with a head start. This mentality drives both our strategy and employees. We believe a thriving workforce culture is essential to our success. We’re earning our way to growth by unleashing the power of our talented, experienced, and passionate employees.
Chemours is an equal opportunity employer
Chemours is an E-Verify employer
Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation
Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position
In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.
Pay Range (in local currency):
$110,544.00 - $172,725.00Chemours Level:
26Annual Bonus Target:
6%The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.
At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in mechanical engineering
- 6–12 years of industry experience supporting chemical manufacturing processes or steam/power generation and distribution, or military equivalent experience
- Strong background in root cause failure analysis
- Strong collaborative and leadership skills with a hands-on attitude
- Green Belt or Black Belt certification
- Experience working in the chemicals industry
- Experience with process safety management and highly toxic materials
The Chemours Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Chemours Company and has not been reviewed or approved by The Chemours Company.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and often viewed as fair for the work performed. Compensation and benefits frequently stand out as a primary reason people join or stay even when other aspects receive mixed sentiment.
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Retirement Support — The program provides a 401(k) match of 100% up to 6% of pay, with materials also noting an additional age- and service-based 1–3% company contribution. This structure offers meaningful employer-funded retirement savings potential.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Vacation starts at 15 days and grows to 25 by year 15, alongside 10 paid holidays plus 3 personal days and the option to purchase additional hours. Eight weeks of paid parental leave and expanded bereavement (including pregnancy loss) further broaden the leave program.
The Chemours Company Insights
What We Do
Chemours is a different kind of chemistry company, driven to create a better world through the power of our chemistry. With a world-class portfolio, we provide solutions for industries ranging from automotive, paints, and laminates to advanced electronics, construction, energy, and telecommunications. And increasingly, we are enabling technologies and innovations that are more environmentally friendly including electric vehicles, clean energy such as hydrogen, coatings that create durable and advanced infrastructure, and more energy-efficient cooling. In a world that demands and expects more sustainable solutions, we act with courage, agility, and practice responsible chemistry to find solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. For us, that’s not just Chemours chemistry, that’s Courageous Chemistry
