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Job Description 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