Manufacturing Development Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Development Engineer to join the Manufacturing Technology (MT) team supporting our Tralee Park Manufacturing site in Newark, Delaware, and the Experimental Station in Wilmington, Delaware. This role is focused on driving new product commercialization, scaling innovative materials from development to production, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Working closely with R&D, Applications Engineering, Operations, and Commercial teams, this individual will play a key role in bringing new products to market, optimizing manufacturing processes, and enhancing plant performance through technical leadership and problem solving.

This is a 100% onsite position supporting both our Newark and Wilmington, DE facilities.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this opportunity.

What You Will Do

• Lead scale-up, qualification, and commercialization of new compounds and products from development through manufacturing transfer.
• Partner with R&D to formulate, test, and evaluate experimental materials and processes.
• Design and execute test plans; analyze results related to physical properties, chemical resistance, rheology, process capability, and product performance.
• Provide technical leadership and support for process improvements focused on quality, safety, productivity, capacity, and equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing, process, and equipment issues while supporting operations and maintenance teams.
• Serve as a technical resource for manufacturing technologies, engineering practices, and process optimization initiatives.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve plant capability and help achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
• Lead small capital projects and provide engineering support for larger strategic investments.
• Support customer issue investigations, new product introductions, and manufacturing capability assessments.
• Provide backup support for plant operations and Assist to Operations (ATO) engineering activities as needed.

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Rubber Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ Years of demonstrated analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills within a manufacturing facility.
• Experience designing experiments, interpreting data, and drawing actionable conclusions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate across technical, operational, and commercial organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both long-term projects and short-term operational priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment with a hands-on approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or discrete-part production environment.
• Experience with elastomer materials or polymer processing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading capital projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.