R&D Compounding Engineer
About The Position
Titan International is seeking an R&D Compounding Engineer to join its team in Clinton, Tennessee. The role assists the Materials Research Chemist Engineer with developing and testing new tire rubber compounds, evaluating new raw materials, and maintaining production rubber compounds at manufacturing facilities. The engineer will develop new tire and compound product concepts and lead research and development projects. The position involves developing expertise in rubber compound formulation, tire manufacturing, and physical testing of rubber compounds and tires. The engineer leads research into raw materials, compounds, and reinforcement materials through laboratory studies, factory trials, test tire construction, and performance evaluation. The role also supports manufacturing troubleshooting, analyzes and reports test results, visits customers conducting field trials, tracks relevant technical literature and industry developments, proposes new tire-related concepts, and teaches compounding fundamentals to manufacturing personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Rubber Engineering, or Materials Science, or equivalent education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- At least three years of experience in rubber or plastics technology.
- Knowledge of scientific research principles and data analysis.
- Basic understanding of the tire manufacturing process.
- Basic understanding of tire engineering and design.
- Working knowledge of raw materials used to manufacture tires.
- Ability to solve problems and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to lead a product development project.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clear and concise reports.
- Ability to teach others.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Five or more years of experience and tire manufacturing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop expertise in rubber compound formulation principles and the physical properties of compounds used in tires.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of the tire manufacturing process and the physical testing methods used to evaluate rubber compounds and tires.
- Lead development efforts for raw materials, rubber compounds, and reinforcement materials through laboratory studies, factory trials, test tire construction, and performance evaluation.
- Understand manufacturing plant compounder duties and lead troubleshooting efforts related to production problems and compound mixing or processing issues.
- Collect, analyze, and report results from laboratory studies, factory trials, and tire field performance tests.
- Participate in customer site visits for test tire field trials.
- Keep abreast of current patents, scientific literature, and tire industry trends and developments.
- Propose new tire-related concepts to explore.
- Teach compounding basics to manufacturing personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
