Development Chemist

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