Sr. Compound Engineer (Tire Compounding)

Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited

Akron, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Cross-Functional, Experiment Design, Extrusion, Forensic Science, Laboratory Analysis, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Passport Requirements, Polymers, Process Engineering, Product Development, Product Testing, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Sustainability, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Akron, OH
POSTED
9 days ago
Key Skills:
  • Compounding
  • Polymer
  • Forensics
  • Sustainability
  • Extrusion
  • Calendaring
  • Curing
  • R&D
Duties/Responsibilities:
  • Develop new tire compounds to meet the optimal performance required for customer approvals.
  • Maintain and enhance the 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:
  • Ability to work with cross-functional and international teams is a must.
  • Knowledge of plant-related activities concerning compound mixing, extrusion, calendaring, tire building, and curing processes is a must.
  • 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.
  • Strong understanding of sustainability efforts in the tire industry is required.
  • Domestic and international travel is required. A current passport is required.
  • Skills and experience in Lean, Quality, and On-Time Delivery approaches are required.
  • Self-managed, 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 is required.
  • Knowledge of OE product development is required.
  • Exposure to OE plant development and a broad base of knowledge in compounding science.
  • 5-15 years of experience in OEM compound development.
Must have:
  • BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
  • Knowledge of tire design and/or standards is required.
  • Knowledge of OE product development is required.
  • Exposure to OE plant development and a broad base of knowledge in compounding science.
  • 5-15 years of experience in OEM compound development.
Additional Information:
  • Domestic and international travel is required so current passport is required.

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Macpower Digital Assets Edge Private Limited