Job Description
About the Role: The Chemical Process Engineer will join the Materials Engineering Team in Supply Chain Operations (Plastics Materials), supporting critical projects for plastics manufacturing. These materials include liquid photocurable formulations and polymer powders used in 3D Systems printing.
The role involves designing new processes, improving existing ones, and ensuring manufacturing equipment and processes operate efficiently, cost-effectively, and with consistent quality.
Candidates should have experience in batch manufacturing of liquid or powder materials, be hands-on problem solvers, and balance technical and operational priorities. Strong communication skills are required for effective collaboration with internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
What’s In It For You!- Competitive Pay: Our employees are the best part of our company. We want you to feel valued, appreciated, and included. Because of this, we make sure your hard work is recognized.
- Paid Leave (US ONLY): Enjoy time away from work with Company paid holidays and a flexible working schedule through our paid time off (PTO) policy. Yep, you read that correctly. We are a Company that values you and makes sure you take time for yourself.
- 401(k): Prepare for a secure retirement with our 401k plan, which includes an employer matching contribution.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Plans: We want to be here for our employees throughout all stages of life, which is why we offer a wide range of resources, information, and support during your career with us.
- Global Team: With our state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Rock Hill, South Carolina, our global team has a presence across more than 15 countries worldwide. Experience a workplace comprised of talented individuals who are passionate about serving our customers and each other.
- Innovative Culture: Innovation is at the heart of what we do! Since our founding in 1986 by Chuck Hull, the inventor of 3D printing, we have continuously pushed the boundaries of what is possible with additive manufacturing. When you join 3D, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting edge technology in an innovative and collaborative culture!
- Talent Development: At 3D Systems, we invest in talent programs to support employees with opportunities to grow, contribute, develop, and thrive in their careers.
- Connection & Engagement Opportunities: We strive to cultivate an environment where our diverse global workforce can connect and thrive. Our Employee Resource Group program, Employee Recognition program, and 3D Gives Back program, are just a few examples of how you will be empowered to build connections, celebrate wins, and make a meaningful impact.
What We Are Looking For: - Process design for liquid and solid mixing, and packaging processes. Coordinating equipment selections, interacting with contractors, and evaluating quotes.
- Work closely with operations and materials development groups to transfer processes into manufacturing.
- Develop specifications and qualify processing and packaging equipment for manufacturing use.
- Develop appropriate quality metrics to monitor capability of manufacturing processes, find sources of variation and implement controls.
What You Will Bring: - Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in engineering discipline from an accredited university. Chemical engineering preferred, but would also consider mechanical, or industrial engineering with appropriate experience.
- 5 years of experience in design and installation of batch manufacturing of liquid or powder materials. Experience in chemical, material, food, or pharmaceutical processing environment preferred.
- Experience with supplier quality management, process automation systems and quality management systems a plus.
- Must be able (and comfortable) to work with and around organic chemicals in a laboratory and production environment.
3D Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or national origin or because he or she is an individual with a disability or a disable veteran, Armed Forces service medal veteran (referred to collectively as "protected veterans"). The Company also provides applicants with equal employment opportunities without regard to pregnancy, childbirth, medical needs arising from pregnancy or childbirth, and related medical conditions including, but not limited to, lactation.
Primary Location US-SC-Rock Hill
Work Locations USA-SC-Rock Hill-Marine Drive
Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time
Type of Position Employee
Job Posting Oct 10, 2025, 2:43:43 PM
Job Tags
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