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Verde Bioresins, Inc

Polymer Chemist

Fullerton, CA

$100K - $125K/yr

... design, engineer and manufacture sustainable biopolymer technology for durable consumer goods ... Polymer Chemist will be responsible for formulating and testing new bio-based polymers and ...

A.O. Smith

Polymer Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

... design, quality, manufacturing, and supplier decisions. Qualifications * Master's or PhD in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. * 7 ...

A. O. Smith Corporation

Polymer Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

... design, quality, manufacturing, and supplier decisions. Qualifications * Master's or PhD in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. * 7 ...

Verde Bioresins, Inc

Sr Polymer Chemist

Fullerton, CA

$120K - $130K/yr

Polymer Chemist will report to our Head of R&D and will be responsible for formulating and testing ... design, engineer and manufacture sustainable biopolymer technology for durable consumer goods.

SMR Acquisition LLC

Mechanical Design Engineer

Fenwick, WV · On-site

$58K - $78K/yr

... polymer) materials. Responsibilities will relate to understanding the performance parameters of the ... The Design Engineer also works to ensure manufacturability of new designs in conjunction with ...

DuPont

WI · On-site

... Processing Engineer within Healthcare Solutions, you will be part of a dynamic Technology ... Design and execute laboratory and pilot‑scale experiments to develop and optimize polymer ...

Kodiak Sciences Inc.

Polymer Chemist

Palo Alto, CA

Our Antibody Biopolymer Conjugate Drug (ABCD) platform merges the fields of protein engineering ... Design and execute DOEs to establish key polymer structure-property-performance correlations.

Kodiak Sciences Inc.

Polymer Chemist

Palo Alto, CA

Our Antibody Biopolymer Conjugate Drug (ABCD) platform merges the fields of protein engineering ... Design and execute DOEs to establish key polymer structure-property-performance correlations.

AMRESCO

Plastics Design Engineer

Bridgewater, NJ

Avantor is looking for a Plastics Design Engineer to be responsible for hands-on execution of ... Knowledge of injection molding, extrusion, and various polymer processing techniques desired.

Kodiak Sciences Inc

Polymer Chemist

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Our Antibody Biopolymer Conjugate Drug (ABCD) platform merges the fields of protein engineering ... Design and execute DOEs to establish key polymer structure-property-performance correlations.

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Design Engineer

Hanover, PA • On-site

Polymer Concepts Technologies, Inc
Plastics Product Manufacturing • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Polymer Concepts Technologies, Incexternal

$70K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Polymer Concepts Technologies PBY, Inc. KRS Division dba Kaydon Ring amp; Seal (“KRS”) is responsible for Aerospace and Industrial applications. KRS has a customer portfolio that includes all major players in the Aerospace and Industrial industries. Our business is fully customer focused, with products specifically designed for an engine/airframe application and then produced in small quantities and small lots on highly flexible equipment. Extreme product range fragmentation, complex product design, very high-quality standards and traceability requirements are the peculiarity of KRS.
Job Summary: The Design Engineer is accountable for conducting application and design engineering on new and existing aerospace shaft seals and piston rings applications. Establishes specifications for finished product designs as dictated by customer(s) or market requirements. Provides technical assistance to Sales, Quality Assurance, Purchasing and Manufacturing. Investigates and/or creates new product opportunities. Develops original designs or specialized adaptions. Responds to customer inquiries in conjunction with Sales/Marketing.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Support and comply with all facility safety rules, policies and procedures.

  • Investigates new designs; evaluates engineering proposals; writes specifications and computer programs.

  • Analyzes returned product and repair orders, prepares, and distributes a report and initiates follow up on appropriate corrective action.

  • Critically reviews customer drawings and specifications as they relate to the application for both new and repeat orders.

  • Prepares formal, technical proposals that satisfy customer inquiries or specifications.

  • Studies and evaluates new product ideas for their potentiality and practicality.

  • Makes modifications and design changes in existing product lines.

  • Interfaces with and provides application assistance to customers, distributors and field sales personnel by telephone and in person.

  • Reviews sales orders for technical accuracy; verifies that Kaydon’s drawings conform to latest requirements.

  • Establishes drawing specifications for sales orders on new products.

  • Analyzes and reports on returned products from the field for signs of possible misapplication or manufacturing defects.

  • Works closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and Sales departments’ personnel in preparation and finalization of product and process designs, in establishment of uniform specifications for materials and/or equipment.

  • Maintains engineering files.

  • Applies or establishes engineering standards, practices and specifications and ensures sound, technical engineering concepts are applied.

  • Performs special projects as directed.

Additional Duties:

  • Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs.

Minimum Requirements:

  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or other relevant/related degree.
  • Knowledge of Solidworks modeling and use of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance standards as they may be applied to Kaydon products.
  • Works under direct supervision. Breadth of tasks limited. Simpler phases of product engineering requiring less evaluation, analysis, ingenuity or design complexity. Performs more detailed or routine development engineering assignments. Gathers, correlates, analyzes basic engineering data, engineering specifications, provides new designs or proposals involving simpler applications.
  • Minimum latitude for unreviewed action/decision making.
  • Ideal candidate will have seal design experience commensurate with role as described below; a high degree of computer literacy; a solid understanding of business, cost elements, selling and manufacturing processes; and an advanced level of mechanical aptitude and comprehension.
  • Must be able to effectively interact with all levels of the organization and with customers and to communicate effectively either orally or in writing.
  • Candidate MUST be a U.S. Person.
Export Control / ITAR Compliance Statement
This position may require access to information and items subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Access to such information is restricted to U.S. persons as defined under applicable law. Employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to comply with U.S. export control requirements and, where applicable, the company’s ability to obtain any required authorization.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Polymer Concepts Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs.
Benefits Highlights:
  • Safe Harbor 401k Plan with Company match up to 3.5%
  • Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits on the 1st of the month following hire date
  • PTO
  • Bonus eligible
  • Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Temperature controlled work environment -- yes, even on the production floor!

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