R&D ENGINEER

Under the direction of the EP Technical Manager, the EP Technical Engineer will be responsible for the development of new products, applications, or manufacturing processes, and provide internal and external product technical support for the Americas Engineered Plastics business unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties and responsibilities are to be performed as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed herewith are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Knowledge of the properties, characteristics and processing behavior of polymeric materials, additives, functional modifiers, and the formulation thereof.

2. Intimate knowledge of polymer processing and testing methods and the ability to operate such equipment.

3. Competent in project management, application of statistical experimental methodology, process improvement techniques, and fundamental business operational practices.

5. Competence in engineering principles, fabrication methods and tooling, and product design criteria.

6. Knowledge of quality systems for design and development, such as TS 16949, Design and Development requirements.

7. Sound computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and information technology systems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelors Degree or higher in the field of Polymer Science, Plastics Engineering, Chemistry, or Related Engineering degree.

2. At least 5 years of product development in compounded plastics.

3. Minimum of 3 years experience in the area of Engineered Plastics product development and manufacturing.