Material Development Chemist

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies • Plymouth, MI

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About The Position

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments. We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science or other Chemistry related field.
• 2+ years Chemistry Laboratory experience of rubber processing, formulating, and compounding experience.
• Familiar with computer systems, especially Microsoft Office/ Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Business level English skills (both written and verbal).
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25lbs.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers' needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical capabilities to support the business objectives of the lead centers.
• Participate on specific material, process and product development projects as required.
• Provide support in technology sharing among lead centers, divisions, and corporate development.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing sites in the areas of molding troubleshooting, scrap reduction activities, low-cost compounds and process improvements.
• Provide technical support to the components' sites in the areas of mixing specifications, scrap reduction, testing, surface chemistry, process improvements.
• Provide technical support during Kaizen and 3P activities.
• Use DOE techniques.
• Initiate programs to achieve the improved profitability of products through compound improvements in concert with the manufacturing sites.
• Create and execute a project plan.
• Use literature research skills to form foundation of programs to assist in framing the material development projects.
• Must keep proper laboratory records which include the development plan and all associated material design flow.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We focus on providing an inclusive environment and recognize our diversity contributes to our success.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree