Foam Formulation Engineer – Fire Suppression Lab Lead

Buckeye Fire Equipment; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Buckeye Fire Equipment in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is seeking a Fire Fighting Foam Engineer. This role involves leading technical work on foam concentrate product lines, focusing on development and testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include formulation improvement, performance testing, and regulatory compliance. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a focus on hands-on work in both lab and production environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with foam concentrates or fire suppression chemistry.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 11, NFPA 18, and UL 162.
• Comfort in both lab and production settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve foam concentrates across various product lines.
• Run formulation work and scale to production.
• Design and execute performance testing.

Skills

Hands-on experience with fire fighting foam concentrates

Strong experimental discipline

Direct communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Buckeye Fire Equipment in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is seeking a Fire Fighting Foam Engineer. This role involves leading technical work on foam concentrate product lines, focusing on development and testing. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities include formulation improvement, performance testing, and regulatory compliance. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with a focus on hands-on work in both lab and production environments.