Description
Position SummaryThe Material Science Engineer III leads material testing development, innovation, and process optimization while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires advanced technical expertise in material characterization and customer engagement as well as DOE execution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and modification of complex testing procedures to evaluate prototype and production parts.
- Conduct advanced raw material testing, using a range of equipment (Instron 3365, SEM, CMM, etc.) to ensure all criteria are met.
- Independently create and execute shelf-life profiles that simulate real-world product scenarios for long-term testing and optimization.
- Independently create, execute, and analyze detailed DOEs, ensuring material performance, strength, and shelf-life are accurately tested.
- Lead interactions with the customer, sales, platform managers, and internal teams to align project goals with customer success criteria and production requirements.
- Lead the presentation of findings, including major discoveries, experimental data, and next steps to guide project progress.
- Define and validate spray coating parameters, ensuring that prototypes meet functional and quality standards for mass production.
- Take full responsibility for capturing and presenting data in reports, including photos and videos to communicate technical results effectively.
- Lead efforts in refining and optimizing material and coating processes to ensure product performance and quality.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the manager to ensure the successful execution of projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of material science research methodologies, data modeling, and statistical analysis.
- Expertise in Design of Experiments (DOE) and process optimization.
- Deep understanding of material properties and performance evaluation.
- Ability to provide expert recommendations based on complex research results.
- Strong technical writing skills to deliver comprehensive, data-driven reports.
- Advanced ability to analyze and interpret large, complex data sets.
- Proficiency in leading experimental design and executing DOE strategies.
- Strong presentation skills for communicating with senior leadership and clients.
- Ability to independently manage and prioritize multiple high-level projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Food Science, required (Master’s preferred)
- Expertise in chemistry, including fiber chemistry, slurry chemistry, basic chemistry skills.
- Considered an expert in either wet end chemistry or coating technology.
- Knowledgeable of developments within molded fiber industry.
- 5 – 8 years of work experience in degree-related position.
- Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, prescription, dental, and vision care plans as well as HSA / FSA accounts.
- Insurance Protection: Basic term life, accidentals, short- and long-term disability, and voluntary life insurance coverage.
- Financial Security: Short and long-term disability plans, along with a 401(k) retirement plan.
- Time Off Support: Flexible time off program, paid holidays, sick leave, and parental leave benefits.
- Lifestyle Benefit: Voluntary Pet Insurance.
