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Westlake Chemical

Color Engineer

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A Ceramic Engineer researches and develops ceramics materials used in range of different products. Develops and tests ceramic materials engineering production and processes.

$105,620 / year median in Florida

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. This role can sit out of one of our preferred plant locations:
Location:
Okeechobee, Fl, Lake Wales, Fl, Napa, CA, Rialto, CA, Greencastle, CA, Corona, CASUMMARY The Color Engineer is responsible for the development, measurement, control, and optimization of color across multiple building products and their manufacturing processes. This role ensures color consistency from formulation through production to the final products, while balancing aesthetic targets, cost, and process capability.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESMay include, but are not limited to, the following: Lead color development and standardization across multiple product lines, including defining tolerances, standards, and best practices. Employ advanced technologies for precise color application and matching. Optimize color-related costs to maximize performance and value added. Implement color standards across the manufacturing organization Integrate color science into product development collaborating across the Roofing and Stone organization. Troubleshoot color variation in production, identifying root causes (raw materials, mixing, application, curing conditions, etc.) and implementing corrective actions. Design the testing equipment and procedures to optimize our color-related quality. Stay informed of advancements in color science to foster innovation. Support and improve digital tools and databases used for color formulation and tracking. Evaluate, select, and implement color-related equipment (dispensing, mixing, and application systems) to improve consistency and efficiency
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, or Color Science related fields. Experience 5+ years' experience in color formulation, matching, or color quality control, ideally in building products. Deep understanding of color management and measurement tools. Experience with pigments, iron oxides, dispersions, additives and other color specific raw materials Experience with spectrophotometers and color software Familiarity with lighting conditions and visual assessment standards Experience with automation or inline color measurement systems Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment Skills Proficiency in color measurement and techniques. Analytical and problem-solving acumen. Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration. Creativity in solving color-related material challenges. Ability to translate subjective visual requirements into objective metrics Practical, hands-on mindset
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. $97,000 - $126,000 per year Our compensation reflects the cost ...For full information see follow application link. Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.