Trelleborg Group-posted 3 months ago
Fort Wayne, IN
5,001-10,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

We are seeking a collaborative technical leader and subject matter expert in elastomer materials to help drive innovation and development in material selection, formulation, characterization, scale-up, and manufacturing. In this role, you will serve as the primary materials contact for cross-functional regional teams-including marketing, engineering, and manufacturing-and will be responsible for delivering innovative, technically differentiated solutions that meet regulatory standards and advance our material capabilities.

  • Lead material-related initiatives that support strategic business segments and address diverse customer needs.
  • Guide research and development (R&D) efforts in alignment with business strategies and technology roadmaps.
  • Collaborate with customers and internal teams to translate requirements into material specifications; develop rubber formulations and conduct experiments to validate performance.
  • Apply scientific principles to deliver innovative, high-value solutions.
  • Formulate new materials, coatings, and polymers to address industry challenges and create new market opportunities.
  • Analyze test data and provide recommendations on material selection, compounding, molding, testing, regulatory compliance, and vendor sourcing.
  • Partner with manufacturing teams to support compounding, prototyping, and molding processes.
  • Stay informed about global regulatory standards and work closely with compliance teams.
  • Work collaboratively with vendors and customers to resolve technical material issues.
  • Provide technical support across departments and manage projects effectively, fostering an inclusive and respectful team environment.
  • Collaborate with global R&D teams across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas.
  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science, materials engineering, biochemical engineering, or related field.
  • Strong background in rubber compounding and elastomeric materials.
  • Familiarity with fillers and reinforced composites.
  • Skilled in statistical design and experimental data analysis.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in elastomer or advanced material development.
  • MS or PhD in a related discipline.
  • Deep expertise in rubber chemistry, thermoplastics, physics, DOE, and performance testing.
  • Experience with elastomeric formulations for dynamic applications.
  • Strong understanding of structure-property relationships in materials.
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