Development Engineer I

Company Overview

Role

Core Responsibilities

• Lead design, costing, development, trial run supervision, scale-up, documentation, communication, and technology transfer for new products.
• Ensure products meet quality, product safety, and regulatory standards during commercialization.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations for external customers and internal client groups.
• Maintain supplier contacts and awareness of rubber formulation, internal, and customer processes.

Required Qualifications

• A technical scientific or engineering bachelor's degree with at least two years of progressive experience, an associate technical degree with at least two years, or no degree with at least four years.
• Two to four years of progressive experience in rubber technology.
• Strong knowledge of polymer, rubber, and elastomer technologies.
• Experience with analytical and routine physical testing of raw and cured rubber compounds, including interpretation of results.
• Hands-on experience with pilot-scale rubber processing equipment such as mixers and calenders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, communicate effectively, solve problems, and work with customers and operations personnel.
• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and ERP systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Creative or innovative material development experience is preferred.
• Experience with new product development, product or process optimization, and project management is preferred.
• A master's degree in engineering or a technical or scientific field is preferred.

Compensation

• The salary range is $80,000 to $90,000 plus bonus potential.