Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a Product/Chemical Engineer for a 5 month contract to hire opportunity in Akron OH
Product/Chemical Engineer 5-Month Contract to hire/extensions | Position is currently 100% onsite, with the potential for hybrid flexibility in the future | Akron OH
- MUST HAVE LIQUID LATEX FORMULATING EXPERIENCE
- MUST HAVE EXPOSURE TO TUBING DIP PROCESS
Job Summary
- Responsible for new product development and technical support for supported team. These responsibilities include participation in/leadership of project teams pertaining to:
- New product and process development
- Planning and implementation
- Manufacturing efficiency
- Materials evaluation/qualification
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in business meetings (representing the technical perspective) to evaluate and prioritize project opportunities
- Complete the technical aspects of Product Engineering projects
- Develop product according to customer requirements o Assist in the development of processes necessary to produce the product o Review product design and implementation for compliance with company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications (including Design Control)
- Provide manufacturing support/projects including but not limited to:
- Process Validation
- LEAN initiatives
- Qualification of new raw materials
- Identification and resolution of problems related to current manufacturing processes and materials for both Akron and Malaysia
Write/maintain/review -controlled documents relating to:
- Processing specifications
- Purchased material specifications
- BOP’s, SOP’s
- Formula Cards
- DMR’s and design control documentation for Akron and Malaysia
- Train employees on new or modified equipment, processes, procedures, and materials
Offer technical support for the following business functions:
- Marketing: technical advice for new product applications o Customer Service: technical advice for resolving product use recommendations and customer complaints
- QA: recommendations on product performance issues; develop test criteria for new product offerings
- Monitor emerging materials, processes, and technologies o Excellent communication skills with both internal resources and customers
- Perform laboratory testing on various pieces of analytical equipment
Other Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Must have a high level of initiative, business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good organizational habits and be results-driven
- Ability to work cross-functionally with all stakeholders of any given project o Performs other duties as assigned
Working Conditions
- Working in an office environment
- Working in a manufacturing environment o Working remotely
Physical Conditions
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
- Ability to stand, stoop, and bend
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
Travel Requirements: None
- Job Qualifications Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree in: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry (specialization in latex and rubber formulation), Operations, Related Science field
Required Experience
- 5+ years of Product Engineering experience with a focus on polymers and natural rubber
- ERP experience
- Experience with formulation and processing of liquid latex and dry natural rubber such as: Extrusion, Rubber compounding, Internal mixing or thermoplastic processing, Casting, and dipping.
- Experience with design control and design validation for medical devices is a plus
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to read, interpret & generate product drawings and specifications
- Project Management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Knowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database software
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization exists
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
- Displays original thinking and creativity
- Offers unique, innovative approaches to problem solving
- Good organization and time management skills
- Drives and delivers results
Job Tags
Contract work, Work at office, Remote work,