What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Compound Development/Chemical Engineer - Tire Manufacturing position at Trisian-Global Consulting LLC?
Position: Senior Compound Development/Chemical Engineer - Tire Manufacturing
Trisian-Global Consulting LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Chemical Engineer responsible for leading the development of OEM compounds in the Automotive/Tire Manufacturing industry. This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of chemical processes, as well as strong project management and communication skills.
Must Haves:
Trisian-Global Consulting LLC is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Chemical Engineer responsible for leading the development of OEM compounds in the Automotive/Tire Manufacturing industry. This is a hands-on role that requires a deep understanding of chemical processes, as well as strong project management and communication skills.
Must Haves:
- 5 years of development experience in Original Equipment (OE)
- Advanced tire manufacturers experience
- BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- Knowledge of tire design and/or standards are required.
- Knowledge of OE product development is required.
- Exposure to OE plant development and having a broad base of knowledge in compounding science.
- 5-15 years experience in OEM compound development.
- Domestic and international travel is required. A current passport is required.
- Develop new tire compounds to meet the optimal performance required for customer approvals.
- Maintain and enhance performance of existing tire compounds to meet customer expectations.
- Design laboratory studies to evaluate new compound technologies.
- Seek out new materials technologies.
- Perform forensic analysis on both new and tested products.
- Work closely with development engineers on all OEM and Replacement projects concerning compound selections and performance expectations.
- Travel to plants to assist in new compound development and processing studies as required.
- Communicate directly with other company R&D centers as required.
- BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
- Exposure to OE plant development and having a broad base of knowledge in compounding science
- 5-15 years experience in OEM compound development
- Knowledge of tire design and/or standards are required
- Knowledge of OE product development is required
- The ability to work with cross-functional and international teams
- Knowledge of plant-related activities concerning compound mixing, extrusion, calendaring, tire building and curing processes
- The ability to work directly with plant compound specialists, production teams and process engineers
- Experience and knowledge concerning polymers, fillers, and reinforcements
- A strong understanding of sustainability efforts in the tire industry
- Domestic and international travel is required. A current passport is required
- Lean, Quality and On Time Delivery approach Skills and experience are required
- Self-managed, dynamic, and willing to make the extra effort to push for success
- Knowledge of regulatory issues concerning materials and tires is strongly desirable
- Proficiency in the statistical design of experiments
