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Research Scientist/Engineer - Transportation

Americhem -
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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Job Details

Qualifications

Polymers experience in materials engineering
Customer communication
Materials engineering experience within manufacturing
Design of experiments
Statistical analysis for research
Chemical scale-up projects
Manufacturing facility experience
Technology transfer (scale-up process)
Design engineering
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Chemical new product development projects
Research & development
Stakeholder relationship building

Full Job Description

Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies. Our business is built around delivering Performance, Solutions and Trust through close collaboration with customers seeking to optimize their polymer products. All of our products are backed by complete technical support that ensures quality, reliability, and value.

We are seeking a Research Scientist/Engineer - Transportation that will be responsible for leading programs in the development of scalable technology platforms and differentiated new products aligned with strategic growth priorities. The Development Engineer works with customers and internal departments in the development of new products, processes and tests, as well as problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead development of differentiated technology platforms, including materials, formulations, and additive systems aligned to performance, regulatory, and sustainability goals.
Drive experimentation, prototyping, testing, qualification, and scale-up in collaboration with Research, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
Ensure adherence to Management of Change processes.
Lead and mentor development engineers and specialists deliver projects on time and to quality standards.
Manage execution through stage-gate processes, milestones, and continuous workflow improvement.
Partner with Design Teams, Sales, and customers on technology transfer, trials, and application optimization.
Provide clear project updates through reviews and customer engagements.
Contribute technical insight to growth strategies, monitor competitive technologies, and support IP initiatives.
Stay engaged with industry trends and organizations.
Develop talent, support recruitment, and strengthen technical capabilities.
Maintain strong documentation and IP practices.
Integrate sustainability objectives into product and platform design.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S.) in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field
5+ years of experience developing and commercializing polymer-based products for transportation markets, including automotive, aerospace, defense, recreational, and utility vehicles.
Hands-on experience with polymer processing, compounding, formulation development, scale-up, and manufacturing support is required.
Experience with engineering thermoplastics, polyolefins, twin-screw extrusion, and transportation material qualification is strongly preferred. Familiarity with automotive and/or aerospace OEM specifications, weatherable materials, flame-retardant systems, and color-critical applications is highly desirable.
Functional knowledge of DOE, statistical analysis, and data-driven product development is required.

Additional Information

Travel: Up to 20% to R&D sites, manufacturing plants and customer locations as needed.

Desired Qualities/Attributes:

Strong ownership and accountability with the ability to manage projects end-to-end
Highly organized, adaptable, and effective at prioritizing in fast-changing environments
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Self-motivated with strong problem-solving capabilities

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