Rubber Process Development Chemist

The Rubber Process Development Chemist is a key member of the Research & Development (R&D) team responsible for developing and improving rubber compounds and processing methods for the Middlefield, Ohio facility.

Requirements

• Assist the Technical Manager in leading the development of new product innovations.
• Apply material and processing expertise to execute continuous improvement projects supporting the company’s WCM (World Class Manufacturing) strategy.
• Optimize existing rubber formulations and develop new formulations to meet assigned performance, cost, and processing targets.
• Evaluate new and alternative raw materials for suitability; monitor material performance and ensure consistent quality.
• Create and maintain raw material purchasing specifications.
• Monitor and analyze production processes from raw materials through finished goods.
• Support and guide efforts to resolve production and processing issues.
• Work with Quality to diagnose customer claim issues and identify corrective actions; follow Tarkett’s Management of Change (MOC) process for documenting changes.
• Lead assigned projects or project segments, including timeline creation, data analysis, reporting, and technical documentation.
• Work hands-on in lab and production environments from development, testing, trials, and implementation of projects.
• Collaborate with external vendors, suppliers, and consultants to evaluate new technologies that may enhance product performance or manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Pay
• Retirement plan options
• Career growth
• Stability
• Flexible work arrangements