Polymer Engineer

Job Description

Seemann Composites, LLC was founded on its research and development innovation with composite fabrication processes and revolutionized the composites industry with the invention of SCRIMP, Seemann Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process. Patented thirty-two (32) years ago, SCRIMP continues to be the manufacturing approach for a large assortment of customer-focused products developed by our team. Seemann Composites is recognized as a world leader in composites manufacturing, providing state of the art composite and polymer solutions and technologies. As a Critical Supplier to the United States Navy's Industrial Base, Seemann Composites develops and manufactures specialized products in support of the submarine fleets and amphibious programs, in new construction and fleet maintenance. Customer commitments provide a strong backlog of work across many platforms and programs. SCI seeks motivated individuals who desire to have a direct impact and participate in all aspects of product design, development, and manufacturing to support our War Fighters and National Defense.

Seemann Composites is an agile small / medium size company with the flexibility to react quickly to customer needs and unencumbered by large corporate structure when making strategic business and technical moves. Our engineers participate in product development from beginning to delivery, in a truly unique multifaceted workplace environment. Seemann Composites is AS9100 Quality System certified.

Polymer Engineers at Seemann Composites have the latitude to work in resource focused groups and product teams. Our Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), typically include Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Logistics, and Production.

Seemann Composites has an opening for a Polymer Engineer at our facility in Gulfport, MS. The work will include interfacing with other engineers, and IPT members toward accomplishing the project objectives.

Typical duties of a Polymer Engineer include polymer process development, polymer tooling development, development of manufacturing instructions and manufacturing support. The primary CAD tool is SolidWorks for both modeling and drawing development; experience with this software tool is certainly a plus.

Opportunities for career advancement include Technical Ownership, Product Ownership, Engineering Management, and Program Management paths.

Job Requirements :

• Typically has 3 to 6 years of experience performing similar duties
• Bachelor of Science in Polymer, Composites, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Chemical, Aerospace, or other related engineering degree, such as Naval Architecture
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• United States Citizenship or Green Card Status is required.
• Assigned several program duties simultaneously across disciplines
• Typically reports to Engineer IV or Engineering Manager
• May be a Product Owner of a project
• Author manufacturing work instructions, inspection procedures, white papers, monthly reports, etc. with oversight from supervisor
• Develop polymer processes with oversight from supervisor
• Provide input as needed on proposals, schedules, budgets and other programmatic deliverables
• Working knowledge of polymer manufacturing processes
• Generate and maintain processor configuration
• Development and oversight of processor preventative maintenance plans
• Working knowledge and participate in entire production process : drawing reviews, requirements matrixes, tool design, drafting, procurement, work instructions, machining, inspections, objective quality evidence
• Limited Interfaces with customers and subcontractors
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance

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Essential Physical Requirement :

Working in a manufacturing or warehouse environment, you will be walking, standing and engaging in movement throughout the day, and occasionally to frequently be required to lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Due to a large variety of job duties (both routine and non-routine), certain duties also may involve, a variety of physical activities including bending, stretching, lifting, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms above shoulders and head, standing working in enclosed areas, climbing stairs or ladders, and operating heavy equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment can vary but noise is usually low to moderate.

You may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety gloves, hearing protection, a respirator or dust mask, protective footwear and protective clothing or uniforms. Work may be performed in cold and / or hot temperatures and the environment can be dusty. Physical requirements further include the ability to engage in productive collaborative communication with co-workers and work may need to be performed during non-standard hours, including nights and weekends. At times, the ability to work overtime also may be required but it is not usual.

Prior to employment, applicants will have to successfully complete a criminal background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To apply. go to www.seemanncomposites.com