What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Chemical Engineer position at Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC?
Position Summary:
Plans and conducts activities concerned with compound development, raw material sourcing and supply, vendor and supplier development, and problem investigations by performing the following duties
Primary Responsibilitie
- Review and document internal compound test results and identify material adjustments to maintain specifications.
- Attend weekly supplier development and quality review meetings.
- Review supplier data to validate process changes, raw material substitutions and recipe adjustments.
- Participate in cross functional teams to assist with root cause analysis, counter measures and corrective actions.
- Support the plant quality engineers as needed for compound related issues.
- Prepare reports to communicate results of compound related testing
- Assist in creating standard work instructions.
- Perform compound testing using equipment such as RPA, MDR, and MV viscometer.
- Create required test specimens using equipment such as rubber test extruder, “slab” test press, standard mold press, lab mixer, lab mill, and lab ovens.
Education and Qualificatio
- Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering
- Experience in rubber compounding or processing is a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- A team player, capable of working cross-functionally to determine practical solutions to operational issues
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.