Senior Materials Engineer

Senior Materials Engineer

About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to join an advanced materials engineering team focused on the development, optimization, and validation of high-performance engineered polymers for demanding applications.
This role will lead material selection, formulation development, laboratory testing, and production scale-up while working closely with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with polymer materials and enjoys solving complex technical challenges from initial material selection through commercial production.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select raw material resins based on technical performance requirements and application needs.
• Assess the performance, consistency, and suitability of candidate resins through laboratory and application testing.
• Develop and optimize polymer compounds and formulations to meet specific customer and application requirements.
• Partner closely with manufacturing teams to successfully scale formulations from laboratory development to production.
• Design and execute test plans to validate the mechanical, thermal, chemical, and processing performance of compounded materials.
• Analyze test data, document results, and iterate formulations to meet or exceed performance targets.
• Troubleshoot material and manufacturing issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance regarding material selection, processing parameters, and expected material performance.
• Prepare technical documentation, application notes, testing reports, and recommendations to support product development and adoption.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Production, Sales, and Purchasing on product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the evaluation of new materials, technologies, and potential applications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience in polymer materials, compound formulation, materials engineering, or a related role within a manufacturing or advanced materials environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with polymer selection, resin evaluation, compound development, and materials testing.
• Experience evaluating mechanical, thermal, chemical, and processing properties of polymer materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work with manufacturing teams to scale formulations and resolve processing challenges.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience interfacing with customers and/or suppliers regarding technical material requirements is highly valued.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with engineering polymers used in additive manufacturing, advanced composites, or other high-performance applications.
• Familiarity with polymer characterization techniques and laboratory equipment, including:
  • Tensile testing
  • DSC/TGA
  • Rheology
  • Spectroscopy
• Experience with polymer compounding and formulation optimization.
• Experience conducting market research or identifying new material and product opportunities.
• Experience supporting new product development from laboratory concept through production implementation.

Why Join This Team?

• Work with advanced polymer and materials technologies.
• Play a key role in developing and improving high-performance materials.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, R&D, quality, and commercial teams.
• Have direct influence on product development, manufacturing performance, and customer applications.
• Opportunity for long-term professional growth within an established advanced manufacturing environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Relocation Package available