R&D Chemical Engineer

Nishikawa Cooper LLC • Topeka, IN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Plans and conducts activities concerned with compound development, raw material sourcing and supply, vendor and supplier development, and problem investigations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A team player, capable of working cross-functionally to determine practical solutions to operational issues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in rubber compounding or processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and document internal compound test results and identify material adjustments to maintain specification.
• Attend weekly supplier development and quality review meetings.
• Review supplier data to validate process changes, raw material substitutions and recipe adjustments.
• Participate in cross functional teams to assist with root cause analysis, counter measures and corrective actions.
• Support the plant quality engineers as needed for compound related issues.
• Prepare reports to communicate results of compound related testing.
• Assist in creating standard work instructions.
• Perform compound testing using equipment such as RPA, MDR, and MV viscometer.
• Create required test specimens using equipment such as rubber test extruder, “slab” test press, standard mold press, lab mixer, lab mill, and lab ovens.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level