Sr. Materials Engineer

Airtech International; Mount Denson (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement plan

Job summary

Airtech International, a global leader in advanced composites, seeks a Senior Materials Engineer to lead development and validation of high-performance polymers for demanding applications.

You will evaluate resins, optimize formulations, and design tests to verify mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, Sales, and Purchasing to drive product success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in polymer materials, compound formulation, or related roles in a manufacturing or advanced materials environment.
• Hands-on experience with polymer selection, resin evaluation, compound development, and materials testing (mechanical, thermal, chemical).
• Ability to work with manufacturing teams to scale formulations and resolve processing challenges.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select raw material resins based on performance requirements.
• Assess resin performance via lab and application testing.
• Optimize compounded formulas and scale from lab to production.
• Design and execute test plans for mechanical, thermal, chemical, and processing performance.
• Analyze test data and iterate formulations to meet performance targets.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of product manufacturing.
• Provide technical guidance on material selection and processing parameters.
• Prepare technical documentation and recommendations to support product adoption and customer success.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, Sales, and Purchasing on development initiatives.

Skills

Polymer materials

Compound formulation

Materials testing

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science/Polymer/Chemical Eng

Tools

DSC/TGA

Tensile testing

Rheology

Spectroscopy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: TN - Springfield, TN 37172

JOIN A GLOBAL LEADER IN ADVANCED COMPOSITE MATERIALS

Airtech International is a worldwide leader in materials and applications used in the production of advanced composites. We are seeking a Senior Materials Engineer work with our internal technical teams to lead development and validation of high-performance engineered polymers for demanding applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify, evaluate, and select raw material resins based on technical performance requirements for specific applications.
• Assess technical performance, consistency, and suitability of candidate resins through laboratory and application testing.
• Optimization of compounded formulas tailored to specific customer and application needs. Partner closely with the manufacturing group to scale formulations effectively from lab to production.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans to validate mechanical, thermal, chemical, and processing performance of compounded materials.
• Analyze test data, document results, and iterate formulations to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of product manufacturing.
• Provide clear technical guidance on material selection, processing parameters, and performance expectations.
• Prepare technical documentation, application notes, and recommendations to support product adoption and customer success.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, Sales, and Purchasing on product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in polymer materials, compound formulation, materials engineering, or related roles in a manufacturing or advanced materials environment.
• Strong hands‑on experience with polymer selection, resin evaluation, compound development, and materials testing (mechanical, thermal, chemical).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with manufacturing teams to scale formulations and resolve processing challenges.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross‑functional teams.
• Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers on technical material requirements is highly valued.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience with engineering polymers used in additive manufacturing, advanced composites, or other high‑performance applications.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and methods commonly used for polymer characterization (e.g., tensile testing, DSC/TGA, rheology, spectroscopy).
• Prior involvement in market research or identification of new material opportunities.

WE HIRE YOU TO RETIRE YOU

Airtech is a family‑owned global leader in materials used to manufacture high‑performance composite parts. Since 1973, we’ve proudly supported industries like aerospace, automotive, marine, green energy, and recreational sports – helping create lighter, stronger, and greener components.

At Airtech, you’ll join a global family that values long‑term employment, internal promotion, and personal and professional growth. Safety is our top priority, and we work hard to ensure every employee goes home safely every day.

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid vacation and holidays; and a fully funded retirement plan.

Learn more about us at www.airtechjobs.com.

Airtech International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.