Job Description:

Axalta Coating System

                                                                                     

Chemist/Engineer - Front Royal, Virginia

At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 145 years in the coatings industry.  With over 12,000 employees globally and $4.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems.

Job Description:

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Chemist/ Chemical Engineer to join our staff in our Front Royal, Virginia facility. The candidate will join the Process Technology group within our Technology Organization.  Under the guidance of a senior professional, the successful candidate will plan, align, execute, and interpret results from experiments in product commercialization and technical service programs.

Primary Responsibilities

Scale- up and alignment of the formulas in the manufacturing area ensuring manufacturing feasibility while meeting customer specifications including establishment of specifications and test methods, fine tuning of the formula to allow first time OK quality and problem solving to the area when appropriate. Supporting the execution of new product introductions.Development and implementation of the right process technology for specific technologies.Improvement of the manufacture processesCommitment to problem solving both internal and external.Support of global initiatives and key performance indicators.Ability to lead and / or be a significant contributor in cross-functional teams to support product development, scale-up, and manufacturing. ​

Desired Skills and Experience:

B.S/M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or closely related discipline is required. At least one (1) year of experience working in a lab environment is required. Additional experience working in the in the chemical or coatings industry is preferred but not required.Candidate must have outstanding written and oral communication skills.Candidate must me proficient in with MS Office.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Axalta is committed to a diverse workforce

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.