Job Description
Job Description
This position is located in a chemical manufacturing environment - not a clean room environment. Applicants must have experience working with chemicals outside of a pharmaceutical environment.
Experience working with Paint Manufacturing preferred
This position plays a crucial role in driving research, development, and optimization of composite materials. This position is responsible for leading and managing several projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to innovate, design, and implement cutting-edge composite solutions. Your expertise will contribute directly to the success of our projects and the advancement of our company's position as a market leader in the composite industry. This role involves the formulation, testing, and optimization of advanced materials used in high-performance applications such as aerospace, automotive, marine, etc. You will play a key role in R&D efforts, process development, and quality assurance, contributing to innovative product solutions and technical problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
· Conduct formulation and testing of composite materials, including resins, adhesives, and fiber reinforcements.
· Develop and optimize chemical processes for composite manufacturing
· Perform chemical and physical property testing
· Collaborate with R&D teams to create innovative composite solutions based on customer or market requirements.
· Analyze raw materials and finished products to ensure conformance to specifications and quality standards.
· Investigate and troubleshoot formulation or production issues through root cause analysis.
· Maintain detailed laboratory records, technical reports, and documentation in compliance with internal standards.
· Ensure safe handling and disposal of chemicals, maintaining compliance with EHS regulations.
· Collaborate with suppliers and external labs on material evaluations and analytical support.
· Stay updated on new materials, technologies, and industry trends to support innovation.
· Support product lifecycle management, including improvements to existing formulations.
· Assist in regulatory submissions and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
· Train and mentor junior chemists or lab technicians in procedures and best practices.
· Present technical findings or recommendations to vendors, customers or to management.
· Spearhead research projects focused on developing novel composite materials.
· Design and formulate composite materials with enhanced mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties.
· Conduct in-depth analyses of material properties and make data-driven recommendations for improvements.
· Work closely with Technical Director and operators to ensure the practical application and manufacturability of developed composites.
· Assist/Support Operations manager in fulfilling Dura Technologies reporting requirements to government agencies. Including AQMD, CARB, Storm water, Hazardous Waste disposal, and ISO.
· Assist in management of formulas through database as well as QA (ISO, ECC etc.)
· Mentor Jr. chemists, and/or Lab Technician by providing guidance and fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.
· Collaborate with other departments such as Sales, manufacturing, sales support, customers and quality assurance to ensure seamless integration of composite materials into final products.
· Stay abreast of the latest developments in composite material science and related technologies.
· Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in current processes and materials.
· Other duties as assigned by Management
· Create and maintain up to date all SDS/TDS for all of our products
· Able to operate various lab equipment, such as Instron, QUV weathering tester, etc.
Qualifications:
· Experience with paints, coatings and composites
· Proven track record of leading successful research projects and bringing innovative products to market.
· Ability to write professional, coherent reports on lab work or production evaluations
· Physically able to work in a laboratory and production environment
· Inquisitive mind-set to develop root cause analysis and reverse engineering
· Strong leadership and team management skills.
· Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
· 2–5 years of relevant industry experience in composites, polymers, or materials development, preferred.
· Familiarity with mechanical testing methods (e.g., tensile, flexural, impact testing).
· Knowledge of chemical safety and regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA, REACH, RoHS).
· Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.
· Ability to interpret technical data and translate findings into actionable insights.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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Company Description
Manufacturing Company