Principal Chemical Engineer - Rubber

ASC Engineered Solutions • Ashtabula, OH • 2d ago

Position Title: Principal Chemical Engineer - Rubber Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - Skilled Jobs Employment Type Full Time Location: Ashtabula, OH Workplace Type: Onsite

ASC Engineered Solutions is seeking a Principal Chemical Engineer with expertise in rubber compounding to lead the development of elastomer formulations tailored to meet stringent application, processing, and cost criteria. This role involves conducting and coordinating R&D activities aimed at creating new rubber compounds, improving existing formulations, and ensuring robust process control. The Principal Chemical Engineer will also play a key role in establishing material alternatives and contingencies that align with organizational and market demands.

How You Will Help:

Develop elastomer compound formulations to satisfy internal and OEM requirements.

Determine and optimize internal mixing or Banbury mixing procedures.

Interface with R&D Engineering in custom material development efforts.

Diagnose and resolve molding difficulties relating to compound.

Support material sourcing efforts to maintain supply chain.

Assist with supporting global rubber products supply and integration.

Support of root cause analysis of quality failures and complaints.

Maintain database of rubber formulations.

Provide technical support to Sales, Purchasing, Materials Lab, Engineering and Production.

Support activities of rubber laboratory staff, ensure safe operating conditions, and equipment maintenance / calibration.

Work to support continual process and capability improvement.

Identify and assist in remediation of any and all safety hazards in the workplace.

Perform all functions while utilizing the appropriate PPE.

Perform other related duties as directed by manager.

Manage the team of Lab Technicians and provide support where needed.

Manage lab operations in accordance with established procedures and company policies.

Maintain team timecards and attendance tracking using the ADP Time-Keeper system.

Collaborate closely with Human Resources to coordinate training programs, manage employee performance, and conduct annual evaluations for lab staff.

What You Will Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science with at least five years of experience in a rubber manufacturing facility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Extensive experience in the development of rubber formulas, especially for organic compounds including EPT/EPDM, NBR, Chloroprene and Fluoroelastomers.

Must have a strong working knowledge of properties and suppliers of: polymers, fillers, curatives, and antidegradants.

Ability to support an in-house rubber mixing operation through the development of the mixing process, control of quality and process efficiency.

Experienced with the analytical, chemical and physical testing of rubber compounds.

Knowledge of rubber manufacturing methods and processes including compression, injection transfer, barwell extrusion, and internal and banbury mixing.

Familiar with rubber to metal bonding formulation and process.

Familiarity formulating in compliance with regulatory agencies and requirements such as: WGF, FDA, REACH RoHS.

Knowledge of ASTM rubber testing standards and associated lab equipment such as: ODR, MDR, Tensile Testing, Compression Set, Heat Age, Immersion Testing, Tow roll lab mill.

Demonstrate a highly-motivated work ethic and excellent organization and communication.

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