Chemical Engineer II - Converse

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Converse is a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after — bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

ABOUT CONVERSE

Are you interested in working for the most iconic and well-loved sneaker brand in the world? Born in sports and made for the street, Converse is a place to explore your potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. We seek people who can lead, grow, think, dream, and create. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. Converse seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing their authentic self, skills, and passion to serve the daring spirit of youth.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

The mission of the Converse Global Sourcing & Manufacturing team is to Deliver Product Excellence, bringing to life and to market products that blow away consumer expectations. We believe this is possible by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers and investing in the right talent to:

• Introduce & advance bottom (Rubber/EVA/PU) technologies, including formula, machinery and process, to be efficient and competitive in the industry

• Research & develop supply chain solutions that elevate agility, responsiveness and resillience

• Explore & build new chemical capabilities to support product innovation and creation

• Improve our operating model to deliver better service, efficiency, cost and quality outcomes

• Live our values and put people first to strengthen organizational effectiveness

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Chemical Engineer II – based in CTS/ZhongShan, GuangDong Province, China – to manage chemical components development and manufacturing at shoe factory.

The candidate must be a fast learner, an individual & flexible thinker, an effective communicator and able to work cross-functinally.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you’ll be working with both company counterparts, external factory partners,  and suppliers. performing as a bridge in among team. You will communicate chemical components creation & process setup ,  and ensure chemical stuffs  are well created at development stage , and be soundly produced at mass production with good quality and efficiency.

In this role, you’ll work closely with internal functional teams, external factory partners and chemical suppliers to drive product and manufacturing excellence. You will work on chemical components development & standard process set up, and ensure smooth transition to manufacturing with high efficiency and quality.

A typical day/week looks like:

• Identify potential opportunities for application of new technology, process and material through benchmarking with footwear and related chemical industires.

• Lead chemical trials, review and confirm physical performance compliance

• Set up standard process and ensure smooth transition to mass production

• Manage project deliverables on time & report with meaningful commercial impact

• Work with line manager to support assigned department goals and projects

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

As a Chemical Engineer II, you will work directly with factory chemical teams and chemical suppliers for all chemical initiatives, and collaborate with manufacturing chemical engineers to ensure smooth transition to mass production. Aslo, you will work directly with HQ counterparts to lead chemical components development from Asia side. You will also work with internal functional teams in Asia including Product Creation, Material Soucing & Manufacturing, Costing & Engineering teams for chemical projects implementaion.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree, in Polymer/Chemistry or related areas + minimum 3 years’ chemical engineering or relevant experience. Master degree is a plus.

• Good communication skills in both spoken and written English.

• Shoe factory working experience is a plus.

Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.