Job DescriptionJob 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 developmentPlanning and implementationManufacturing efficiencyMaterialsevaluation / qualification
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Participate in business meetings (representing the technical perspective) to evaluate and prioritize project opportunitiesComplete the technical aspects of Product Engineering projectsDevelop 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 ValidationLEAN initiativesQualification of new raw materialsIdentification and resolution of problems related to current manufacturing processes and materials for both Akron and MalaysiaWrite / maintain / review
controlled documents relating to :Processing specificationsPurchased material specificationsBOP's, SOP'sFormula CardsDMR's and design control documentation for Akron and MalaysiaTrain employees on new or modified equipment, processes, procedures, and materialsOffer 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 complaintsQA : recommendations on product performance issues; develop test criteria for new product offeringsMonitor emerging materials, processes, and technologies o Excellent communication skills with both internal resources and customersPerform laboratory testing on various pieces of analytical equipmentOther Job Duties and Responsibilities
Must have a high level of initiative, business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skillsGood organizational habits and be results-drivenAbility to work cross-functionally with all stakeholders of any given project o Performs other duties as assignedWorking Conditions
Working in an office environmentWorking in a manufacturing environment o Working remotelyPhysical Conditions
Ability to sit for long periods of timeAbility to stand, stoop, and bendAbility to lift / move up to 50 poundsTravel Requirements : None
Job Qualifications Required EducationBachelor's Degree in : Chemical Engineering, Chemistry (specialization in latex and rubber formulation), Operations, Related Science fieldRequired Experience
5+ years of Product Engineering experience with a focus on polymers and natural rubberERP experienceExperience 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 plusOther Required Qualifications
Ability to read, interpret & generate product drawings and specificationsProject Management skillsProficiency in Microsoft OfficeAbility to travel domestically and internationallyKnowledge of Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Database softwareAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where limited standardization existsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formDisplays original thinking and creativityOffers unique, innovative approaches to problem solvingGood organization and time management skillsDrives and delivers resultsJ-18808-Ljbffr