Mechanical Engineer & MI-QA Lead

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.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS  

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.  

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Mechanical Engineer position to join our growing Washington Works team. This position will be in Parkersburg, WV and report directly to the MIQA Maintenance Manager.

This role serves as a Mechanical Engineer for the Chemours Central Manufacturing Technology Organization assets at the Washington Works plant in Parkersburg, WV.  This group delivers services to seven manufacturing divisions across the site.  This individual will spend 80% of their time providing project support, change management, troubleshooting and other mechanical guidance to the operating areas.  20% of their time will be spent leading the site MI-QA effort.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide mechanical engineering support to the manufacturing area operations.

• Provide mechanical engineering expertise for project work to ensure its compliance with specifications, engineering standards and quality assurance.

• Provide mechanical expertise for troubleshooting and modifying operating equipment and facilities

• Initiate Change of Designs (COD’s) to help improve the safety, quality, environmental, and/or cost of the unit

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for equipment failures.

• Provide leadership in the area of Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance (MIQA) with regards to maintaining standards and making improvements

• Lead PSM criticality assessment process to ensure adequate rationale is provided to develop and manage MIQA effort, including critical spare parts, SAP data, inspection plans and frequencies, and maintenance procedures.

The following is required for this role:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

• 5 years of Engineering experience (can include Co-op experience)

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic mechanical engineering principles

• Demonstrated skill to diagnose and solve technical problems – making data-based decisions.

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toes, hard hat, Nomex, eye protection, respirators, etc.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a “hands on” approach.

The following is preferred for this role:

• 2 years of Mechanical Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment

• MI-QA or PSM experience

• Root Cause Analysis experience

Benefits: 

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.  

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. 

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  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

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.

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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."