Product Development Chemist/Engineer
About the Job
The Product Development Chemist/Engineer will be responsible for developing new polymer-based products for various end uses in aerospace, transportation, defense and industrial markets. Products will be based on novel combinations of polymers and textiles using a broad range of coating and calendaring processes. The Product Development Chemist/Engineer will interact with customers and sales to align on product requirements, manufacturing to develop processes for production and external partners for identifying new material technologies for creating novel innovations.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. or M.S. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or similar technical field
- 2-5 years of technical experience industrial R&D
- Strengths in self-starter with a passion for innovation
- Creative and analytical technical problem solving
- Deep knowledge of polymer chemistry
- Ability to perform hands-on work with industrial machinery
- Curiosity and ability to rapidly learn new materials, processes and testing methods
- Excellent oral & written communication skills
Travel Requirements
Work onsite at Rutherfordton, NC facility. Occasional travel within U.S., with potential international travel as necessary.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
Contact Information
To apply, please provide your email address. An instruction email will be sent to guide you through the application process.