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:
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
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Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
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Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
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Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
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Short Term & Long Term Disability
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Training & Development
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Employee Assistance Program
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Paid Time Off & Sick Time
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401K plan with 4% company match
