Chemical Engineer

Henniges Automotive; Frederick (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Chemical Engineer and play a vital role in the global materials team. This position offers the chance to lead innovative material development projects that align with customer needs and industry trends. You will engage in hands-on trials, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate strategies to senior leadership. The role promises a dynamic work environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to the advancement of cutting-edge materials in the automotive sector. If you are passionate about materials innovation and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Expertise in EPDM/TPV compounding and formulation development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead material development plant trials and validate new materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to industrialize new materials.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Innovative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Polymer Engineering

Master's degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science

Job description

Henniges Automotive has an opportunity for a Chemical Engineer to join the global materials team. The position is located in Frederick, OK. The Chemical Engineer will provide hands-on material expertise to lead material development plant trials through validation and assist with ongoing production compounding issues. Develop and drive materials innovation strategy to align with customer needs and emerging industry trends. Develop and execute materials innovation projects that align with corporate goals and communicate status to executive management.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Interface with customer engineering teams to gain deep understanding of their product needs and identify opportunities for differentiation through materials development.
• Gain expert knowledge of Henniges core competencies (sealing design, rubber compounding/TPV, extrusion and molding processes, tooling and equipment, etc.)
• Conduct competitor materials benchmarking. Confer with universities and industry experts to conduct research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions across applicable materials to develop/improve products.
• Participate in cross-functional team (Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing) to develop, validate, and industrialize new materials that deliver customer value. Support commercialization and marketing of solutions to customers.
• Conduct DOEs in a lab and document trial reports.
• Lead technical presentations and proposals to customers. Present advanced materials strategy and project status updates to Henniges Senior Leadership team.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical/Polymer Engineering or equivalent
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Chemistry/Polymer Science

Experience

• Minimum: Working cross functionally and with global team members. Managing multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results.
• Preferred: 3 to 5 years of experience in EPDM/TPV compounding, formulation development and mixing process. Experience in extrusion and molding process of EPDM/TPV materials in vehicle sealing applications. Low friction coating and adhesive materials application and process development is a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Communicates effectively (verbally and in writing) at all levels, inside and outside the company actively listens. Initiates innovative ideas and approaches, challenges status quo with sound alternatives.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions.
• Well-developed organization and planning skills.
• Travel (20%) to customers, suppliers and to Henniges manufacturing sites to gain expert knowledge of products/processes and develop/execute value-creating projects.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Manufacturing, and Research

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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