Plant/Quality Chemist

CPS, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

CPS4JOBS is seeking a Plant / Quality Chemist in Knoxville, TN, to support rubber mixing and quality control for tire applications. The role requires a strong chemistry background and at least three years in rubber testing; 5+ years tire manufacturing experience preferred.

You will lead R&D efforts, analyze lab and field data, and collaborate with manufacturing to troubleshoot production and improve formulations. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Rubber Engineering, or Materials Science.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of rubber compound formulation and physical properties.

Skills

Rubber testing

Mixing processes

Data analysis

Product development

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Rubber Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Plant / Quality Chemist

Our client, a global manufacturer, is looking for a talented Plant/Quality Chemist to support the mixing and quality rubber technologies. If you hold a bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field and have at least three years of experience in rubber testing and mixing, this could be a great next step in your career. The company offers excellent benefits, long-term growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a highly respected organization.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of rubber compound formulation principles and practices, and an in-depth knowledge about the physical properties of the various rubber compounds used in tires.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the tire manufacturing process.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge about the physical testing principles and practices used to evaluate rubber compounds and tires.
• Lead efforts to develop new raw materials, rubber compounds, and reinforcement materials by conducting initial studies in the R&D Compound Development laboratory, running factory trials, building test tires, and evaluating the performance of test tires.
• Understand the roles and duties of a manufacturing plant compounder and lead efforts in troubleshooting factory production problems and/or compound mixing and processing issues.
• Collect, analyze, and report the results of laboratory studies, factory trials, and tire field performance tests.
• Participates in site visits to customers running test tire field trials.
• Keep abreast of current patents and scientific literature, as well as tire industry trends and developments.
• Propose ideas on new tire-related concepts to explore.
• Teach compounding basics to manufacturing personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary $85,000 - $90,000

• Benefits M/D/V/401K

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Rubber Engineering, or Materials Science and/or equivalent education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Minimum of three years in rubber or plastics technology.
• 5+ years and tire manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of scientific research principles and data analysis.
• Basic understanding of the tire manufacturing process.
• Basic understanding of tire engineering and design.
• Working knowledge of raw materials used to manufacture tires.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a product development project.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.