Sr Compound Engineer
Sr Compound Engineer
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Job Description
Sr. Compound Engineer
Location: Akron Ohio
Experience Level: MidSenior
Experience Required: 515 Years in OEM Compound Development
Education Required: Bachelors Masters or PhD in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
Industry: Automotive
Job Function: Engineering
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Visa Sponsorship: Not Eligible
Job Summary
Join a dynamic team as a Sr. Compound Engineer driving innovation and excellence in the development and optimization of tire compounds for OEM and customer applications. This role focuses on material science sustainability and collaboration across global teams to achieve superior performance and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Compound Development:
- Design and develop new compounds to meet and exceed OEM performance standards.
- Optimize existing compounds to maintain highquality performance.
- Conduct forensic analysis of materials and products to improve outcomes.
- Research & Innovation:
- Design and lead laboratory studies to evaluate and implement advanced compound technologies.
- Identify and integrate new sustainable materials into product development.
- Collaboration & Support:
- Partner with crossfunctional teams on OEM and replacement projects.
- Communicate directly with global R&D centers to align on standards and technologies.
- Provide onsite support for compound development and processing at manufacturing plants.
- Industry Engagement:
- Stay updated on and contribute to regulatory standards and sustainability efforts in the tire industry.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Technical Expertise:
- Indepth knowledge of polymers fillers reinforcements and compounding science.
- Familiarity with tire design standards and OEM product development.
- Understanding of plant processes including mixing extrusion calendaring and curing.
- Proficiency in statistical design of experiments.
- Collaboration & Travel:
- Proven ability to work with crossfunctional and international teams.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (passport required).
- Personal Attributes:
- Selfdriven dynamic and focused on achieving highquality results.
- Lean and qualityfocused approach with a commitment to ontime delivery.
Employment Type
Full Time
