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Chemical Process Engineer

Mighty Buildings

Mighty Buildings

Other Engineering
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Posted on Thursday, October 26, 2023

Mighty Buildings is a construction technology company with offices in Oakland, and Monterrey.

We are disrupting the construction industry by creating beautiful, sustainable, and high-quality homes using 3D printing, advanced materials, and robotics automation.

We’ve raised Series B funding and are backed by top investors like Khosla Ventures, Zeno Ventures, and Y-Combinator.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Collaborate with R&D Engineering and Quality to develop process controls during chemical mixing process based on material specifications.
  • Provide technical supervision and instructions to process operators.
  • Work with R&D Engineering to optimize current material production instructions and standard operating procedures. Develop procedures for new formulations.
  • Collaborate with R&D Engineering to improve existing chemical formulations and develop new ones.
  • Ensure product quality meets/exceeds industry standards. Implement rigorous testing protocols and aid with investigating the root causes of quality issues.
  • Lead evaluation and optimization of mixing technologies to achieve optimal material performance and manufacturability.
  • Utilize knowledge of rheology to anticipate and solve challenges related to material behavior during production and handling.
  • Continuously monitor and optimize mixing parameters to ensure product consistency and quality.
  • Work closely with the Supply Chain team to coordinate supply of raw materials and define raw material quality requirements.

What’s Required

  • 10+ years of experience in composite materials.
  • Proven track record in material production and process optimization.
  • Proficient in relevant software tools and applications.
  • Strong knowledge of process engineering, chemical formulation, and material properties.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into clear communications.
  • Demonstrated experience with scaling processes, with an understanding of the impact of scale on unit operations /commercial-scale embodiment /design.
  • Knowledge of the modern mixing equipment, and its implementation.
  • Fluent english.