Job Description

Growing company whose hose products are sold in many industries needs a Polymer Chemist/Compounder with a good understanding of materials and mixing methods. Should be familiar with rubber and rubber/synthetic blends used in different hose-making applications.

This job is in western Tennessee. Relocation assistance is available. Please apply if you are considering relocation to western Tennessee. Visa support is not available.

• Maintain product, process, and material knowledge through coordination of sample builds, engineering analysis, and testing.
• Makes decisions about the design of materials and formulas and how to meet the design and testing timeline.
• Will develop hose assemblies which meet performance specifications.
• Will work in design, sample builds, and testing.
• Work on specification of capital equipment needed to make products.
• Will coordinate with sales, manufacturing, customers, and suppliers to ensure processes meet quality objectives according to TS 16949, ISO 14001, and QS 9000 requirements.
• Investigate customer issues and provide technical service at the engineering level.
• Work on continuous improvement projects to lower costs, improve manufacturing throughput, improve quality, increase customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or Engineering.
• 2+ years’ experience with rubber mixing or working with synthetic materials used in hose assemblies. Will consider non-degreed individuals with extensive experience in rubber compounding.
• Should have experience working with hose products, or with similar products.
• Must have a background in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and quality standards.

Additional Information

Pearl Martin, Image Associates Inc. pearl AT jobspot DOT com

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