Lead Thermoplastic Materials R&D Engineer

Fiber Dynamics, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fiber Dynamics, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a Scientist to lead R&D in thermoplastic polymer compounding, focusing on foamed materials, injection molding, and extrusion.

You will develop innovative polymer formulations and communicate results through proposals and reports. Responsibilities include testing, data analysis, maintaining lab equipment, preparing technical reports, and supporting commercialization through patents, licensing, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Experience in polymer compounding and development of thermoplastic formulations.
• Experience with foamed polymer formulations, injection molding, and extrusion.
• Proficiency with material characterization techniques and lab equipment.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead polymer materials R&D by developing and optimizing thermoplastic formulations, focusing on compounding, foamed materials, injection molding, and extrusion.
• Conduct testing and technical analysis by characterizing material properties, analyzing data, maintaining lab equipment, documenting results, and preparing technical reports and research proposals.
• Drive innovation and commercialization through patent portfolio ownership, material property development, licensing efforts, business case development, and support for commercialization of novel technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate findings, participate in industry organizations, present at conferences, attend trade shows, and support business development.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance by implementing CMMC-compliant laboratory data systems, maintaining safe practices, adhering to environmental regulations, and supporting continuous improvements in research and manufacturing workflows.

Skills

Thermoplastic polymer compounding

Foamed polymer formulation

Injection molding

Extrusion

Technical writing

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Polymer Chemistry / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Fiber Dynamics, Inc. in Wichita, Kansas, seeks a Scientist to lead R&D in thermoplastic polymer compounding, focusing on foamed materials, injection molding, and extrusion.

You will develop innovative polymer formulations and communicate results through proposals and reports. Responsibilities include testing, data analysis, maintaining lab equipment, preparing technical reports, and supporting commercialization through patents, licensing, and cross‑functional collaboration with manufacturing and