Senior Compound DevelopmentChemical Engineer - Tire Manufacturing
Senior Compound DevelopmentChemical Engineer - Tire Manufacturing
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Position: Senior Compound Development/Chemical Engineer Tire Manufacturing
TrisianGlobal Consulting LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Chemical Engineer responsible for leading the development of OEM compounds in the Automotive/Tire Manufacturing industry. This is a handson role that requires a deep understanding of chemical processes as well as strong project management and communication skills.
Must Haves:
- 5 years of development experience in Original Equipment (OE)
- Advanced tire manufacturers experience
- BS MS or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- Knowledge of tire design and/or standards are required.
- Knowledge of OE product development is required.
- Exposure to OE plant development and having a broad base of knowledge in compounding science.
- 515 years experience in OEM compound development.
- Domestic and international travel is required. A current passport is required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop new tire compounds to meet the optimal performance required for customer approvals.
- Maintain and enhance performance of existing tire compounds to meet customer expectations.
- Design laboratory studies to evaluate new compound technologies.
- Seek out new materials technologies.
- Perform forensic analysis on both new and tested products.
- Work closely with development engineers on all OEM and Replacement projects concerning compound selections and performance expectations.
- Travel to plants to assist in new compound development and processing studies as required.
- Communicate directly with other company R&D centers as required.
Qualifications:
- BS MS or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- Exposure to OE plant development and having a broad base of knowledge in compounding science
- 515 years experience in OEM compound development
- Knowledge of tire design and/or standards are required
- Knowledge of OE product development is required
- The ability to work with crossfunctional and international teams
- Knowledge of plantrelated activities concerning compound mixing extrusion calendaring tire building and curing processes
- The ability to work directly with plant compound specialists production teams and process engineers
- Experience and knowledge concerning polymers fillers and reinforcements
- A strong understanding of sustainability efforts in the tire industry
- Domestic and international travel is required. A current passport is required
- Lean Quality and On Time Delivery approach Skills and experience are required
- Selfmanaged dynamic and willing to make the extra effort to push for success
- Knowledge of regulatory issues concerning materials and tires is strongly desirable
- Proficiency in the statistical design of experiments
Must have:
The candidates need to have more than five years of development experience in Original Equipment (OE) with advanced tire manufacturers or previous experience working at an advanced tire maker.
- BS MS or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- Knowledge of tire design and/or standards are required.
- Knowledge of OE product development is required.
- Exposure to OE plant development and having a broad base of knowledge in compounding science.
- 515 years experience in OEM compound development.
- Domestic and international travel is required. A current passport is required.
If you post this job on a job board please do not use company name or salary. Experience level: Midsenior Experience required: 7 Years Education level: Bachelors degree Job function: Engineering Industry: Automotive Compensation: $101000 $160000 Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: Yes Visa sponsorship eligibility: No
Note: The candidates need to have more than five years of development experience in Original Equipment (OE) with advanced tire manufacturers or previous experience working at an advanced tire maker.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBIOLITIES
Develop new tire compounds to meet the optimal performance required for customer approvals.
Maintain and enhance performance of existing tire compounds to meet customer expectations.
Design laboratory studies to evaluate new compound technologies.
Seek out new materials technologies.
Perform forensic analysis on both new and tested products.
Work closely with development engineers on all OEM and Replacement projects concerning compound selections and performance expectations.
Travel to plants to assist in new compound development and processing studies as required.
Communicate directly with other company R&D centers as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
The ability to work with crossfunctional and international teams is a must.
Knowledge of plantrelated activities concerning compound mixing extrusion calendaring tire building and curing processes is a must.
The ability to work directly with plant compound specialists production teams and process engineers is a must.
Experience and knowledge concerning polymers fillers and reinforcements is a must.
A strong understanding of sustainability efforts in the tire industry is required
Domestic and international travel is required. A current passport is required.
Lean Quality and On Time Delivery approach Skills and experience are required.
Selfmanaged dynamic and willing to make the extra effort to push for success is required.
Knowledge of regulatory issues concerning materials and tires is strongly desirable.
Proficiency in the statistical design of experiments is preferred.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
BS MS or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
Knowledge of tire design and/or standards are required.
Knowledge of OE product development is required.
Exposure to OE plant development and having a broad base of knowledge in compounding science.
515 years experience in OEM compound development.
DEPARTMENT: Kumho Akron Technical Center
REPORTS TO: Materials Group Manager
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities
Employment Type
Full Time
