Development Chemist
Job in
New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, 02746, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
Precix
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Materials Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Materials Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
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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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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