KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Identify, evaluate, and select raw material resins based on technical performance requirements for specific applications.
• Assess technical performance, consistency, and suitability of candidate resins through laboratory and application testing.
• Optimization of compounded formulas tailored to specific customer and application needs. Partner closely with the manufacturing group to scale formulations effectively from lab to production.
• Design and execute comprehensive test plans to validate mechanical, thermal, chemical, and processing performance of compounded materials.
• Analyze test data, document results, and iterate formulations to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of product manufacturing.
• Provide clear technical guidance on material selection, processing parameters, and performance expectations.
• Prepare technical documentation, application notes, and recommendations to support product adoption and customer success.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, Sales, and Purchasing on product development and continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Science or a related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in polymer materials, compound formulation, materials engineering, or related roles in a manufacturing or advanced materials environment.
•Strong hands-on experience with polymer selection, resin evaluation, compound development, and materials testing (mechanical, thermal, chemical).
•Experience with injection molding, extrusion, and/or vacuum bagging.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with manufacturing teams to scale formulations and resolve processing challenges.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams.
• Experience interfacing with customers and suppliers on technical material requirements is highly valued.
• Experience with engineering polymers used in additive manufacturing, advanced composites, or other high-performance applications.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and methods commonly used for polymer characterization (e.g., tensile testing, DSC/TGA, rheology, spectroscopy).