Staff Engineer position focused on advancing thermoplastic elastomer formulations from laboratory development to validated, scalable manufacturing processes. The role encompasses industrialization strategy, supplier management, process optimization, and cross-functional technical leadership within a hybrid work structure.
Responsibilities
Lead industrialization of TPE formulations from pilot-scale through production-scale manufacturing
Develop scale-up strategies for compounding, molding, sterilization, assembly, packaging, and storage
Characterize material behavior, establish process windows, and translate findings into manufacturing controls
Direct technical work with suppliers, molders, and contract manufacturers on formulation capability and quality systems
Establish KPIV/KPOV relationships linking material and processing variables to component performance
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering, or related field
Advanced experience in polymer/elastomer process development and manufacturing scale-up
Demonstrated proficiency with DOE and engineering statistics applied to manufacturing
Experience developing process windows, material specifications, and validation strategies
Strong written and verbal communication with suppliers, teams, and leadership
Proven ability to lead complex technical work across organizational boundaries
Master's degree or PhD preferred; TPE/TPV or thermoset elastomer experience preferred
