Position Summary: The Senior Materials Engineer is responsible for working on new product development, validations and monitors daily quality and engineering duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Develops Polymer formulation.
Operates polymer processing equipment such as extrusion, injection molding, and 3D printing.
Leads the commercialization of new products working with suppliers and customers.
Guides New Product And Process Qualifications For Medical Applications.
Completes test method validations.
Monitors the production process, identifies, and implements improvements.
Manages equipment designs and improvement projects from concept to installation and verification.
Provides complex statistical analysis of data using Six Sigma methodologies.
Troubleshoots production and lab equipment issues and implements corrective actions.
Write complex procedures and quality programs.
Mentors’ employees and teammates.
Assess regulatory requirements to implement proactive programs to ensure compliance.
Implements of preventive actions to reduce quality or safety risks.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.
Cooperation - Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner. Establishes and maintains effective relations. Exhibits tact and consideration. Offers assistance and support to co-workers. Works actively to resolve conflicts. Works cooperatively in group situations.
Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follows instruction. Keeps commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.
Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Displays understanding of how job relates to others. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills. Keeps abreast of current developments.
Quality - Applies feedback to improve performance. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Quantity - Achieves established goals. Completes work in timely manner. Meets productivity standards. Strives to increase productivity. Works quickly.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience:
Master's degree or Doctorate’s in Chemical or Material Science and Engineering; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Ability:
Read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries. Write speeches and articles using innovative techniques. Make persuasive presentations on complex topics to management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
Mathematical Ability:
Comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, algebra and advanced statistical theory. Work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.
Reasoning Ability:
Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Deal with nonverbal symbolism (e.g., formulas and equations) in difficult phases. Deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office
Certificates and Licenses:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Plastics Manufacturing
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