Senior Tire Materials R&D Chemist — On-Site

Arclin; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arclin in Cleveland, Ohio, invites applications for a Senior Product Development Chemist (Tires) to lead on-site research and development of tire materials. The role focuses on advanced characterization, process and tire performance modeling, and digital twin development in a dynamic, global materials company.

The candidate should have a strong rubber chemistry background, 5+ years of experience, and hands-on skills with MDR, RPA, Mooney, DMA, and related equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or related field.
• Minimum five years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy technology strategy for market segments.
• Identify optimal resource deployment including lab activity.
• Collaborate with peers to drive project outcomes.
• Foster an innovative team environment focused on time/cost/quality.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver defined objectives within time, cost and quality targets.
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to align plans.
• Advance tire materials characterization, process simulation, and digital twin development.
• Plan and execute projects cost-effectively and safely.
• Develop formulations and refine material properties for performance.

Skills

Technology strategy

Resource planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Compliance

Project management

Results orientation

Communication

Customer engagement

Stakeholder management

Tire materials characterization

Process and manufacturing simulation

Performance modeling

Digital twin development

Project execution

Formulation development

Rubber formulation

Material characterization

Rubber testing

Communication skills

Coordination

Tire materials

Rubber lab equipment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Moving Die Rheometer (MDR)

Rubber Process Analyzer (RPA)

Mooney Viscometer

Universal Testing Machine

Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA)

Banbury mixer

Brabender mixer

Two-Roll Mill

Job description

Arclin in Cleveland, Ohio, invites applications for a Senior Product Development Chemist (Tires) to lead on-site research and development of tire materials. The role focuses on advanced characterization, process and tire performance modeling, and digital twin development in a dynamic, global materials company.

The candidate should have a strong rubber chemistry background, 5+ years of experience, and hands-on skills with MDR, RPA, Mooney, DMA, and related equipment.