R&D Chemical Engineer

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

• Review and document internal compound test results and identify material adjustments to maintain specifications.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
• Experience in rubber compounding or processing is a plus
• 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.