R&D Chemical Engineer

Position Summary:

Plans and conducts activities concerned with compound development, raw material sourcing and supply, vendor and supplier development, and problem investigations by performing the following duties .

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and document internal compound test results and identify material adjustments to maintain specification.
• Attend weekly supplier development and quality review meetings.
• Review supplier data to validate process changes, raw material substitutions and recipe adjustments.
• Participate in cross functional teams to assist with root cause analysis, counter measures and corrective actions.
• Support the plant quality engineers as needed for compound related issues.
• Prepare reports to communicate results of compound related testing
• Assist in creating standard work instructions.
• Perform compound testing using equipment such as RPA, MDR, and MV viscometer.
• Create required test specimens using equipment such as rubber test extruder, “slab” test press, standard mold press, lab mixer, lab mill, and lab ovens.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• Experience in rubber compounding or processing is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A team player, capable of working cross-functionally to determine practical solutions to operational issues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment
• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
• Travel to manufacturing facilities, supplier, and or customer locations when required.
• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently exposed to fumes or dust particles.