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April 17, 2023

Sevee & Maher Engineers promotes chemist with 'world-class qualifications'

Sevee & Maher Engineers Inc. has promoted an internationally recognized senior chemist who has worked for large multinational corporations to a new principal position at the Cumberland-based consulting firm.

Sevee & Maher Engineers
Huqiu Zhang

Huqiu Zhang brings over 25 years of experience in regulatory compliance for consumer product chemical safety, food contact and food packaging. She joined the firm in 2020. 

“Huqiu’s extensive technical knowledge and industry insight make her a tremendous asset in supporting our clients in navigating complex and stringent safety regulations and making sustainable products,” said President Erik Clapp. “We’re fortunate to have her world-class qualifications in this strategic growth area.”

Zhang leads the firm’s Product Stewardship group, helping clients with regulatory compliance and sustainability that are related to food packaging and other products that come in contact with food.

According to a prepared news release, she is based in the firm's Park Ridge, Ill., office in the greater Chicago area and was fundamental in establishing the firm's regional presence in the Midwest.

Zhang gained international recognition for her advanced expertise in regulations and approvals, process improvement and scientific and regulatory affairs, including sustainability and producer responsibility.  

She is an experienced consultant in chemical safety and regulatory compliance for manufacturers, processors and packagers. She has worked with large corporations operating worldwide, including Intertek, Coca-Cola, BASF, Ciba Specialty Chemicals and GE Plastics.

She holds a doctorate in organic chemistry from the University of Tennessee.

Founded in 1985, Sevee & Maher Engineers is headquartered in Cumberland and has branch offices in greater Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. The firm assists clients ranging from small family businesses to Fortune 500 companies throughout the U.S. 

Sevee & Maher Engineers is ranked No. 13 among the largest Maine-based engineering firms in the 2023 Mainebiz Book of Lists. The rankings are based on the number of Maine-based engineers. The company has 13 licensed engineers and 53 local employees. 
 

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