About the Role: We are seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join an advanced materials engineering team focused on the development, optimization, and validation of high-performance engineered polymers for demanding applications. This role will lead material selection, formulation development, laboratory testing, and production scale-up while working closely with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with polymer materials and enjoys solving complex technical challenges from initial material selection through commercial production.
Key Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and select raw material resins based on technical performance requirements and application needs.
Assess the performance, consistency, and suitability of candidate resins through laboratory and application testing.
Develop and optimize polymer compounds and formulations to meet specific customer and application requirements.
Partner closely with manufacturing teams to successfully scale formulations from laboratory development to production.
Design and execute test plans to validate the mechanical, thermal, chemical, and processing performance of compounded materials.
Analyze test data, document results, and iterate formulations to meet or exceed performance targets.
Troubleshoot material and manufacturing issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide technical guidance regarding material selection, processing parameters, and expected material performance.
Prepare technical documentation, application notes, testing reports, and recommendations to support product development and adoption.
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, Sales, and Purchasing on product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support the evaluation of new materials, technologies, and potential applications.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.
5 years of experience in polymer materials, compound formulation, materials engineering, or a related role within a manufacturing or advanced materials environment.
Strong hands-on experience with polymer selection, resin evaluation, compound development, and materials testing.
Experience evaluating mechanical, thermal, chemical, and processing properties of polymer materials.
Demonstrated ability to work with manufacturing teams to scale formulations and resolve processing challenges.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience interfacing with customers and/or suppliers regarding technical material requirements is highly valued.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with engineering polymers used in additive manufacturing, advanced composites, or other high-performance applications.
Familiarity with polymer characterization techniques and laboratory equipment, including:
Tensile testing
DSC/TGA
Rheology
Spectroscopy
Experience with polymer compounding and formulation optimization.
Experience conducting market research or identifying new material and product opportunities.
Experience supporting new product development from laboratory concept through production implementation.
Why Join This Team?
Work with advanced polymer and materials technologies.
Play a key role in developing and improving high-performance materials.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, R&D, quality, and commercial teams.
Have direct influence on product development, manufacturing performance, and customer applications.
Opportunity for long-term professional growth within an established advanced manufacturing environment.
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Relocation Package available
Numbers & Facts
Location
Springfield, TN
Salary
$90,000–$140,000 Per Year
Skills
Additive Manufacturingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Chemical Engineeringunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Composite Materialsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Exceeded Sales Goalunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
Laboratory Testingunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Market Researchunmatched
Material Scienceunmatched
Materials Analysisunmatched
Materials Engineeringunmatched
Materials Testingunmatched
Performance Engineeringunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Polymersunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Product Supportunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Resinunmatched
Rheologyunmatched
Salesunmatched
Software Engineeringunmatched
Software Testingunmatched
Spectroscopyunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Test Dataunmatched
Test Designunmatched
Test Plan/Scheduleunmatched
Testingunmatched
Thermal Analysisunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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