Compounding Engineer: Materials & Process Innovation

Westlake Chemical; Belle Brook Estates (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical is seeking a skilled individual to lead the development and testing of new material compounds. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in plastics compounding, particularly in PVC extrusion.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and strong analytical, project management, and communication skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to product and process innovation in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on plastics compounding experience.
• Experience in rigid or foamed PVC extrusion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of new material compounds.
• Develop processes for evaluating and implementing compounding changes.
• Analyze data using statistical tools and communicate findings.

Skills

Collaborative problem-solving skills

Data-driven decision making

Project management

Polymer chemistry knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Plastics Engineering

Tools

Six Sigma methodologies

Job description

Westlake Chemical is seeking a skilled individual to lead the development and testing of new material compounds. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in plastics compounding, particularly in PVC extrusion.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and strong analytical, project management, and communication skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to product and process innovation in a manufacturing environment.