Chemistry or Chemical Engineer, Entry Level

About the Role

This is a developmental position for recent graduates in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with 0-3 years of experience, looking to optimize paint and powder coating operations in an automotive manufacturing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support process quality monitoring and data collection for paint and powder coating lines.
• Assist with troubleshooting process and quality issues under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Learn and apply process optimization techniques to improve consistency and reduce variation and rejects.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to document process parameters, quality standards, and improvement actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and process control efforts.
• Develop a working knowledge of paint chemistry, application processes, and related quality requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Strong foundational knowledge of chemistry or chemical principles.
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes, paint or coating application methods, and quality systems.
• Ability to work full-time in Indianapolis, IN.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant internship, co-op, lab research, or academic project experience.
• Familiarity with statistical process control or basic data analysis.
• Interest in automotive manufacturing or surface finishing processes.
• Any exposure to coatings, paint chemistry, or laboratory testing is a plus (not required).

Career Development

• Structured training on paint processes, process quality, and optimization methods.
• Clear path for career growth within a stable automotive manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in an automotive Tier 1 environment.
• Competitive salary plus bonus.
• Stable, full-time position with a practical manufacturing culture.