R&D Chemical Engineer

Nishikawa Cooper LLCTopeka, IN
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.
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