Senior Chemist
Core
Transferring new products and technologies to production, managing projects from proposal to release, and conducting systematic experimentation for automotive OEM clients.
Role type
Senior IC chemist (thermoplastics/thermosets)
Builds
New chemical formulations, proprietary products, and technical solutions for automotive and construction industries
Domain
Specialty chemicals, automotive, construction
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
DOE and statistical methods, FMEA and quality tools (IATF, Six Sigma), advanced analytical methods (rheology, spectroscopy), raw material evaluation, customer specification negotiation, patent literature research, equipment planning
Preferred skills
Hotmelt Chemistry expertise
Technologies
DOE, FMEA, IATF, Six Sigma, rheology, spectroscopy
Responsibilities
Evaluate competitive technologies and new raw materials, conduct feasibility studies, perform systematic experimentation, contact suppliers for new materials, lead customer interactions and negotiate testing criteria, visit assembly plants for technical solutions, publish research proposals, identify equipment needs, recommend new formulations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC