Rubber Chemist: From Lab Formulas to Tire Performance

The Carlstar Group; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Carlstar Group is seeking a Rubber Chemist to develop formulations that improve performance and reduce cost. You will connect lab results to tire performance while preserving plant productivity and will lead projects across cross-functional teams to feasibility, testing, and qualification.

You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, interpret data with colleagues, and prepare concise technical reports and PowerPoint presentations for stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in rubber technology, plastics, or tires; Six Sigma belt beneficial.
• Strong statistics understanding for Six Sigma processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop rubber formulations to improve performance or reduce cost.
• Link lab compound performance to finished tire performance without impacting plant productivity.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses and report results.
• Lead projects with cross-functional teams, coordinating feasibility, testing and qualification.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and reagents; support new product development and cost productivity programs.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Statistics interpretation

Project management

Technical reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or Polymer Science

Tools

FTIR

DMA

DSC

SEM-EDX

RPA

Rheometer

Mooney

Tensometer

Flex fatigue tester

Abrasion tester

Dispergrader

Ozone testing

Job description

The Carlstar Group is seeking a Rubber Chemist to develop formulations that improve performance and reduce cost. You will connect lab results to tire performance while preserving plant productivity and will lead projects across cross-functional teams to feasibility, testing, and qualification.

You will perform qualitative and quantitative analyses, interpret data with colleagues, and prepare concise technical reports and PowerPoint presentations for stakeholders.