Product Development Engineer (Polymers)

Reporting to the Director of Technology, this position manages technical projects related to the development of new elastomer product formulations, technical services, and product/margin improvements. Responsible for maintaining customer relations. Provides technical support where required throughout the plant location.

Duties/Responsibilities

Develops new and modifies existing elastomer products to meet customer or market-specific needs.

Supports the production of sample formulations and compounds.

Participates with Operations and Engineering in the development of new products and processes to ensure products can be produced on a commercial scale.

Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates physical, thermal, weatherable, paintable, and analytical test data. Organizes the data for presentation as required by customers (i.e. Certification Packages, Technical Data Sheets, etc.)

Authorizes the release of samples for customer evaluations.

Compiles and distributes periodic reviews; Updates project lists, monthly reports, and other reports.

Assures compliance with regulatory agencies as related to product formulations (i.e. UL, FDA, NAFTA, NSF, etc.).

Interfaces with vendors to identify and evaluate new or improved raw materials.

Participates in weekly meetings to prioritize and schedule the production of samples.

Attends periodic sales meetings as well as weekly and monthly teleconferences.

Participates in the development of procedures and work instructions to satisfy corporate compliance with defined management system requirements.

Performs other duties and assignments in support of projects including injection molding of test specimens, testing materials, and color evaluation support

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, material science, or chemistry
• Minimum 2 years of thermoplastics or polymers technical experience preferred
• Polymer chemistry background, education or training preferred.
• Skilled in the use of basic computer software, including spreadsheets.
• Highly organized and detail-orientated
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

Manufacturing/plant setting along with office environment