Rubber Materials Engineer – Product Development

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Materials Engineer – Product Development to support development and commercialization of advanced materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, and metallic alloys.

You will oversee projects from concept to production, gaining hands-on experience in polymer processing, plastic part design, and failure analysis. The role requires 3+ years in rubber materials and molding, strong analytical skills, and collaboration across Engineering,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with rubber materials and molding.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, testing, and failure analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate new products, materials, and components.
• Support product design from concept through commercialization and production.
• Develop polymer formulations and evaluate material performance.
• Coordinate prototyping, testing, validation, and pilot production.
• Conduct and interpret thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing.
• Troubleshoot design, material, tolerance, and manufacturing issues.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional design reviews.
• Prepare technical documentation and provide product training.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and suppliers.

Skills

Rubber materials

Polymer formulation

Testing & failure analysis

Analytical problem solving

Technical communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

Moldflow Insight

Job description

Type Direct Hire

Relocation Assistance Available

Position Summary

Our company is seeking a Materials Engineer – Product Development to support the development and commercialization of products utilizing advanced materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, and metallic alloys. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects from concept through production, gaining hands-on experience in polymer processing, plastic part design, materials development, testing, and failure analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate new products, materials, and components.
• Support product design from concept through commercialization and production.
• Develop polymer formulations and evaluate material performance.
• Coordinate prototyping, testing, validation, and pilot production.
• Conduct and interpret thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing, including FTIR, DMA, DSC, TGA, and tensile testing.
• Troubleshoot design, material, tolerance, and manufacturing issues.
• Participate in supplier selection, tooling, and cost evaluations.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional design reviews.
• Prepare technical documentation and provide product training.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with Rubber materials, rubber formulation and rubber molding.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, testing, and failure analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• FEA experience with Abaqus or ANSYS is a plus.
• Moldflow Insight experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 10%.

Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, company-paid disability and life insurance, EAP, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and relocation assistance.