Principal Chemical Engineer - Rubber
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Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - Skilled Jobs
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Ashtabula, OH
Description
ASC Engineered Solutions is seeking a Principal Chemical Engineer with expertise in rubber compounding to lead the development of elastomer formulations tailored to meet stringent application, processing, and cost criteria. This role involves conducting and coordinating R&D activities aimed at creating new rubber compounds, improving existing formulations, and ensuring robust process control. The Principal Chemical Engineer will also play a key role in establishing material alternatives and contingencies that align with organizational and market demands.
How You Will Help:
- Develop elastomer compound formulations to satisfy internal and OEM requirements.
- Determine and optimize internal mixing or Banbury mixing procedures.
- Interface with R&D Engineering in custom material development efforts.
- Diagnose and resolve molding difficulties relating to compound.
- Support material sourcing efforts to maintain supply chain.
- Assist with supporting global rubber products supply and integration.
- Support of root cause analysis of quality failures and complaints.
- Maintain database of rubber formulations.
- Provide technical support to Sales, Purchasing, Materials Lab, Engineering and Production.
- Support activities of rubber laboratory staff, ensure safe operating conditions, and equipment maintenance / calibration.
- Work to support continual process and capability improvement.
- Identify and assist in remediation of any and all safety hazards in the workplace.
- Perform all functions while utilizing the appropriate PPE.
- Perform other related duties as directed by manager.
- Manage the team of Lab Technicians and provide support where needed.
- Manage lab operations in accordance with established procedures and company policies.
- Maintain team timecards and attendance tracking using the ADP Time-Keeper system.
- Collaborate closely with Human Resources to coordinate training programs, manage employee performance, and conduct annual evaluations for lab staff.
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science with at least five years of experience in a rubber manufacturing facility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive experience in the development of rubber formulas, especially for organic compounds including EPT/EPDM, NBR, Chloroprene and Fluoroelastomers.
- Must have a strong working knowledge of properties and suppliers of: polymers, fillers, curatives, and antidegradants.
- Ability to support an in-house rubber mixing operation through the development of the mixing process, control of quality and process efficiency.
- Experienced with the analytical, chemical and physical testing of rubber compounds.
- Knowledge of rubber manufacturing methods and processes including compression, injection transfer, barwell extrusion, and internal and banbury mixing.
- Familiar with rubber to metal bonding formulation and process.
- Familiarity formulating in compliance with regulatory agencies and requirements such as: WGF, FDA, REACH RoHS.
- Knowledge of ASTM rubber testing standards and associated lab equipment such as: ODR, MDR, Tensile Testing, Compression Set, Heat Age, Immersion Testing, Tow roll lab mill.
- Demonstrate a highly-motivated work ethic and excellent organization and communication.
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, exercise strong discipline, and focus on safety.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Desire for continuous improvement and willingness to pursue ongoing training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Compensation:
•Health & Dental
•Life Insurance
•401(k) with 100% match up to 4%
•STD & LTD
•Variety of Additional Supplemental Insurances
•Company Paid Holidays, Vacation & PTO
- Location:
- Ashtabula
- Job Type:
- FullTime
