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Polymer Production Operator

Mentor, OH · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Polymer Production Operator Position Description POLYMER PRODUCTION OPERATOR SUMMARY: The Production Operator will safely control various equipment to produce products on the Production Line. POLYMER ...

Vast

Senior Polymer Chemist

Long Beach, CA

Vast is looking for a Senior Polymer Chemist , reporting to the Non-Metallic Materials & Processes Lead, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Quadratic 3D

Senior Polymer Chemist

Somerville, MA

D. polymer chemist to design, synthesize and characterize innovative oligomeric/polymeric, photopolymerizable 3D printing resins in a fast-paced startup environment. Candidates getting consideration ...

Vast

Senior Polymer Chemist

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$100K - $145K/yr

Vast is looking for a Senior Polymer Chemist , reporting to the Non-Metallic Materials & Processes Lead, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of ...

Howmet

R&D Engineer, Polymer Binder

Morristown, TN

Experience in polymer characterization techniques and equipment including DSC, TGA, DMA, rheometry, and mechanical property testing * Experience forming complex shapes, such as in the automotive or ...

Quadratic 3D

Senior Polymer Chemist

Somerville, MA · On-site

D. polymer chemist to design, synthesize and characterize innovative oligomeric/polymeric, photopolymerizable 3D printing resins in a fast-paced startup environment. Candidates getting consideration ...

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R&D Engineer, Polymer Binder

R&D Engineer, Polymer Binder

Howmet Aerospace

Morristown, TN

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Howmet Aerospace rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 155 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

46th of 59 rated aerospace companies

Job description

The Polymer Binder Engineer is a position within our Howmet R&D team, located in Morristown, TN.  This role is responsible for a combination of development and support for Howmet’s core manufacturing facilities.  

Primary Responsibilities

  • Develop new materials and processes for ceramic core manufacturing to support Howmet’s investment casting plants
  • Refine existing materials and processes to improve yield and reduce cost while maintaining customer quality
  • Evaluate and help solve problems in the batching of materials, forming of green cores, and firing of ceramic cores
  • Characterize the interactions between organic/polymeric binders and ceramic materials during batching, molding, and de-bind with a focus on improving consistency and yield
  • Work collaboratively with equipment manufacturers to understand and tailor the equipment (such as injection molding machines) used to make cores
  • Maintain a close relationship with raw material suppliers to support improvements to current materials and processes, and to facilitate material replacements when necessary
  • Lead the concurrent engineering, process development, and new part introduction for advanced Aero and IGT cores
  • Advance Howmet’s technical capability in investment casting and ability to support advanced OEM part designs
  • Provide support to casting and core manufacturing operations worldwide as required

Basic Qualifications

  • A BS Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymers Science, Organic Chemistry, Ceramics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (or related STEM field) from an accredited institution
  • 2 years experience characterizing, testing, processing, manufacturing, formulating, or evaluating performance of polymers, plastics, or silicones
  • Ability to work in a self-directed or team environment, balance multiple projects, and prioritize commitments
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, and an ability to communicate at all levels of an organization
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, including international travel
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Polymers Science, Organic Chemistry, Ceramics Engineering, or Chemical Engineering (or related STEM field) from an accredited institution
  • 5 years experience characterizing, testing, processing, manufacturing, formulating, or evaluating performance of polymers, plastics, or silicones
  • Experience in polymer characterization techniques and equipment including DSC, TGA, DMA, rheometry, and mechanical property testing
  • Experience forming complex shapes, such as in the automotive or medical fields, using techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, thermoset transfer molding, or compression molding
  • Knowledge of rheology polymers, surface interactions between fillers and binders, organic binder and dispersant formulation development, mechanisms of curing, and the complex materials property relationships in composite ceramics and their interactions with metals during investment casting
  • Demonstrated skills in problem solving complex issues using analytical tools, designed experiments (and the DMAIC process), and data analysis of results
    Demonstrated ability to work closely with customers on new products, processes, and materials for manufacturability and quality
  • Experience in additive manufacturing (3D printing) of polymers or ceramics
  • Mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of investment casting materials (polymers, ceramics, composites, and metals) or injection molding (ceramics, metals, silicones, plastics, polymers, waxes)

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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's sales for 2021 approximated $5 billion. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company's differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Industry

Aviation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Pittsburgh, PA, US

Year founded

1888

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