Rubber Materials Engineer - Product Development(Relocation)

Gables Search Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Gables Search Group is seeking a Materials Engineer – Product Development to support the development and commercialization of products using advanced materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, and metallic alloys. You will gain hands-on experience from concept through production.

Responsibilities include developing new products and materials, coordinating prototyping, testing and pilot runs, conducting thermal, mechanical, and chemical tests, and collaborating across

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%.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

FEA (Abaqus/ANSYS)

Moldflow Insight

Job description

Gables Search Group is seeking a Materials Engineer – Product Development to support the development and commercialization of products using advanced materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, and metallic alloys. You will gain hands-on experience from concept through production.

Responsibilities include developing new products and materials, coordinating prototyping, testing and pilot runs, conducting thermal, mechanical, and chemical tests, and collaborating across