Chemist

Responsibilities

• Provide application support to manufacturing plants to introduce and maintain new materials.
• Conduct evaluations of new and existing raw materials and report findings to mitigate supply chain risks for the Chemical and Magnet Wire Plants.
• Implement and sustain 5S methodology in the laboratory and chemical manufacturing plant.
• Collaborate with R&D Chemists and Engineers to develop products for Magnet Wire applications, including resins, formulating, and optimizing coating compositions to meet performance requirements for electrical insulation in customer applications.
• Apply scientific methods to investigate, understand, and develop practical product inventions and modifications for magnet wire insulation systems.
• Develop new or modified polymers, composites, products, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Participate in establishing new product design constraints, engineering development proposals, feasibility studies, setting technical objectives, and coordinating efforts with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing.

Requirements

• BS degree in Polymer Science or Chemistry with at least 1-3 years of experience in developing insulation systems.
• Specific experience in formulating coatings for electrical insulation applications.
• Proven ability to work independently under general supervision in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated analytical skills: methodically investigating problems, organizing logical experimental trials, documenting data, and presenting results.
• Hands-on technical experience with polymer synthesis, evaluation, and process experimentation.
• Strong PC skills.
• Skills in Initiative, Innovation Management, Peer Relationships, Drive for Results, Time Management, and Written Communications.

Qualifications

• MS in Polymer Science or Chemistry with a strong concentration in electrical insulation materials preferred.
• History of developing and implementing new products, processes, and procedures.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Strong statistical background (Origin PRO, Minitab, or DOE software) preferred.
• Experience with DFMEA and Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards is a plus.

This job description does not imply these are the only duties to be performed. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested by authorized personnel.