What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chemical Process Engineer position at Henniges Automotive?
At Henniges Automotive, we are seeking a Chemical Process Engineer to join our global materials team. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on material expertise to lead material development and plant trials through validation.
The successful candidate will develop and drive materials innovation strategy to align with customer needs and emerging industry trends. They will also develop and execute materials innovation projects that align with corporate goals and communicate status to executive management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interface with customer engineering teams to gain deep understanding of their product needs and identify opportunities for differentiation through materials development.
- Gain expert knowledge of Henniges core competencies (sealing design, rubber compounding/TPV, extrusion and molding processes, tooling and equipment, etc.).
- Conduct competitor materials benchmarking and confer with universities and industry experts to conduct research into composition, structure, properties, relationships, and reactions across applicable materials.
- Participate in cross-functional teams (Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing) to develop, validate, and industrialize new materials that deliver customer value.
