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| Job ID: 13984778 |
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| Job Title: | Polymer Engineer Level II |
| Work Type: | Work Days: Work Vary: Yes , Shift: Other, Hours Per Week: 40, Work Type: Regular |
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| Salary Offered: | $71,587.00 - $89,484.00 Yearly |
| Benefits: | Unspecified. |
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| Physical Required: | Unspecified |
| Drug Testing Required: | Unspecified |
| Education Required: | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Experience Required: | Unspecified |
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| Required Skills: | Please see the job description for information about required job skills. |
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| Job Description: |
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Polymer Engineer Level II serves as the corporate administrator and technical support in elastomers and nonmetallic materials with primary locations in Gastonia, North Carolina and Sartell, Minnesota. As an Elastomer Materials Engineer, you will be responsible for creating, monitoring, and controlling material related projects. You will provide materials expertise in projects that partner with design and manufacturing engineers and ensure manufacturability and performance of DeZURIK Valves and Actuators through proper material selection and processing. Additional projects will be in partnership with Quality Assurance in test method development and material characterization to help drive continuous improvement. The individual in this position will interface with multiple R&D projects, preparation and execution of experiments, analysis and presentation of results, and coordination with external characterization laboratories. The materials tested in the laboratory will include a variety of elastomers, thermoplastics, thermosets, coatings, adhesives, and silicone rubbers. Guidance from others is expected on larger or more complicated tasks associated with the role.
This position is currently eligible for DeZURIK’s hybrid work schedule.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)
Support and test new rubber formulations that differentiates DeZURIK from our competition and meet the special needs of our customer’s applications such as special flow media, NSF 61 and 372 compliance, etc.
Support quality department in the maintenance of existing rubber formulations through daily testing of uncured physical properties and periodic testing of cured & uncured physical properties.
Create and/or maintain standard rubber testing procedures.
Specify and support design-related requirements for valve epoxy (injectable) backed seat process (Mfg. Eng. specifies and supports manufacturing-related issues).
Specify and support design-related requirements for product corrosion control and coating processes (Mfg. Eng. specifies and supports manufacturing-related issues).
Support process validation for all new coating processes.
Support corporation for design-related requirements for non-metallic materials. Includes supporting new product concepts, FMEA, application of unique engineering materials, performance evaluation of existing and proposed products & components, failure analysis, and media compatibilities.
Create and/or maintain and approve material specifications and their allowable substitutions.
Create and/or maintain design and verification methods for materials.
Maintain network of approved consultants and outside services (and respective backups) knowledgeable on materials used in DeZURIK’s products.
Assist with the qualification of material suppliers.
Train, mentor, and direct corporate employees.
Maintain central technical files.
NSF 61 & 372 Compliance:
Provide corporate interface with certifying agencies, NSF International, Water Quality Association (WQA) and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL).
Analyze product’s wetted components for feasibility of success prior to submittal to agency. Troubleshoot and resolve issues found by agency.
Communicate successful certifications to corporation.
Train, mentor, and direct corporate employees.
Maintain central technical files.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymers/Materials Science, or related scientific field from an accredited college/university.
Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in chemistry, polymers with demonstrated knowledge of polymer characterization, and processing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITLIES
Exposure in the rubber industry including formulating and compounding elastomers, physical testing, all types of molding, hand lay-up of material, polymer experience, autoclave curing, factory production experience, and rubber compound development desired but not required.
Fundamentals of Engineering / Professional Engineering registration desired, but not required.
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements for design and development control and documentation.
Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
Proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Strong written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Willingness to stay current with emerging trends and developments in technical fields.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
Factory floor support is imperative.
The physical requirements of the job are related to some testing in the engineering lab, field service activities that can be part of the job assignments or handling component parts in the plant during a quality inspection.
Travel for the company including both domestic and international travel may be required for project/systems support.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
BENEFITS
DeZURIK offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, and 401(k). Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts are also available as part of the benefit package. Holiday pay, PTO, volunteer time, and other paid times off available. Bonus payments may be available based on individual roles and annual company performance.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors.
DeZURIK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Refer to ID 77586770_1 when applying |
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