Senior Research and Development Engineer
About The Position
The Sr. R&D Engineer is responsible for developing advanced material solutions for protective and composite applications, leveraging expertise in material science and process engineering. This role involves collaborating with customers and sales teams, aligning with technology roadmaps, and participating in cross-functional project teams to develop thermoplastic tapes and fiber-reinforced prepreg systems. The engineer will apply expertise in polymeric and fiber materials, processing technologies, analytical techniques, and project management tools to innovate new product concepts, facilitate production scale-up, and oversee manufacturing transfer. A key responsibility includes advancing the development of next-generation BarrMax® UHMWPE tapes by evaluating new resin grades, optimizing processing methods, and establishing rigorous quality testing protocols. The role also oversees the BarrMax® R&D laboratory, including the installation, maintenance, and operation of the pilot line, and relating pilot line data to production equipment. Additionally, the position provides technical support to sales initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymers, or materials science required
- At least 5 years of industrial R&D or engineering experience.
- Solid grasp of material structure–process–property relationships.
- Familiarity with analytical techniques such as DSC and tensiometry.
- Excellent communication skills
- Working well in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- advanced degree preferred
- Experience with thermoplastic resin chemistry, especially high-performance types like UHMWPE preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customers and sales teams to capture customer feedback, identify unmet needs, and translate these insights into product requirements and specifications.
- Align with and implement Barrday’s technology roadmaps while adhering to the company’s procedures for new product design and development.
- Serve as an active participant or leader within cross-functional project teams, including operations, quality, and R&D, to develop thermoplastic tapes and fiber-reinforced prepreg systems.
- Apply expertise in polymeric and fiber materials, processing technologies, analytical techniques, and project management tools to innovate new product concepts, facilitate production scale-up, and oversee manufacturing transfer.
- Advance the development of next-generation BarrMax® UHMWPE tapes by evaluating new resin grades, optimizing processing methods, and establishing rigorous quality testing protocols.
- Oversee the BarrMax® R&D laboratory, including installation, maintenance and operation of the pilot line and relating the pilot line data and settings to the production equipment.
- Provide technical support to sales initiatives aimed at capturing short-term business opportunities through strategic integration of existing Barrday technologies.
- Represent Barrday in technical discussions at trade shows and conferences.
Benefits
- Access to medical, dental, vision insurance with wellness incentives.
- 401(k) matching options.
- Free life insurance, disability insurance and more.
- Tuition assistance.
- Paid holidays + paid vacation time.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
