SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supporting Sales and Manufacturing efforts in growing the business through investigating new materials and development/refinement of new/current products and processes. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Develop rubber compounds to meet various customer specifications and in-house projects. • Provide sale support pertaining to quotes and compound recommendations. • Provide manufacturing support through process improvements and cost reductions efforts. • Conduct research on manufactured products to develop and improve product. • Assist in the implementation of new compounds into production. • Prepare standards and specification for processes, facilities, products and tests. • Maintain purchase material specifications, formulas, and lab report database. • Work on special projects as needed. • Perform other duties as required or requested. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: • None Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor's degree in Science or Chemical Engineering. • 3 to 5 years elastomer experience; strong compounding ability in elastomers, especially the exotics such as FKM. Excellent knowledge of properties and applications of common elastomers. especially for sealing. • 2 to 3 years direct manufacturing support experience. • Experience with rubber mixing and processing equipment (Banbury, mill, extruder, etc.) • Experience with a variety of manufacturing techniques (compression, transfer, injection, etc.) • Experience with design of experiments, and with basic physical testing lab equipment. • Experience in Automotive Supply Chain environment. QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, part prints, material specifications and governmental regulations. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Must be able to complete algebraic formulas. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Work environment consists of office, laboratory and manufacturing areas where there may be exposure to noise, varying temperatures, smells, and chemicals. • Noise level is quiet to moderate over 2/3 of the time. Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off & Sick Time
- 401K plan with 4% company match
