Senior Raw Material Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical groups in R&D and manufacturing to facilitate the optimization and commercialization of new raw materials used in pad manufacturing.
• Work with analytical team to implement key ISQ tools for incoming raw material testing to improve manufacturing capability and product cost.
• Collaborate with analytical team to evaluate testing for process control and quality control (gage studies, sensitivity studies).
• Create FMEA’s of new raw materials with information from supplier processes and sub-raw materials.
• Run qualification of new raw material (includes changes to POR and terminal buy product).
• Work with stage gate team to update design and/or process FMEA based on learnings from optimization / commercialization of new raw material.
• Assess current raw materials and recommend improvements/updates based on available Most Effective Technology (MET) for applications of mixing, filtration, processing, and metals reduction.
• Implement preventative and corrective modifications to raw material products that are part of stage gate or recently commercialized based on the findings of root cause analyses.
• Evaluate the capability of modified products and processes to meet specifications and control limits.
• Define, direct, or perform process investigations as needed in order to ensure success of PCN process/product.
• Represent the company during interactions with customers and suppliers regarding raw material quality.
• Communicate results and progress to technical teams, management, and business leadership through written report and oral presentations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering, Chemistry or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing or lab environment in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional environment building strong relationships, and driving results.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in using data to identify issues, implement solutions, and track progress.
• Strong project management skills and ability to execute complex projects and navigate multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking with the ability to make data driven decisions and actionable recommendations.
• Familiarity with a variety of analytical techniques, such as NMR, GPC, FT-IR, SEM, DMA, TGS, DSC, etc.
• Able to develop and implement project plans.
• Working knowledge of Quality management skills such as SPC, FMEA, DOE, Six-sigma and use of statistical software such as JMP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated and driven to succeed.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience with raw material supplier management.