Sr. Compound Engineer – Polymer, Forensics, Sustainability, Extrusion, Calendaring – Resiliency

Title of the Job: Sr. Compound Engineer – Polymer, Forensics, Sustainability, Extrusion, Calendaring

Location: Akron, OH

Job Description: DUTIES/RESPONSIBIOLITIES

• Develop new tire compounds to meet the optimal performance required for customer approvals.

• Maintain and enhance performance of existing tire compounds to meet customer expectations.

• Design laboratory studies to evaluate new compound technologies.

• Seek out new materials technologies.

• Perform forensic analysis on both new and tested products.

• Work closely with development engineers on all OEM and Replacement projects concerning compound selections and performance expectations.

• Travel to plants to assist in new compound development and processing studies as required.

• Communicate directly with other company R&D centers as required.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• The ability to work with cross-functional and international teams is a must.

• Knowledge of plant-related activities concerning compound mixing, extrusion, calendaring, tire building and curing processes is a must.

• The ability to work directly with plant compound specialists, production teams and process engineers is a must.

• Experience and knowledge concerning polymers, fillers, and reinforcements is a must.

• A strong understanding of sustainability efforts in the tire industry is required

• Domestic and international travel is required. A current passport is required.

• Lean, Quality and On Time Delivery approach Skills and experience are required.

• Self-managed, dynamic, and willing to make the extra effort to push for success is required.

• Knowledge of regulatory issues concerning materials and tires is strongly desirable.

• Proficiency in the statistical design of experiments is preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

• Knowledge of tire design and/or standards are required.

• Knowledge of OE product development is required.

• Exposure to OE plant development and having a broad base of knowledge in compounding science.

• 5-15 years’ experience in OEM compound development.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• No direct supervisory responsibilities

Company Name: Resiliency

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