R&D Material Development Chemist - Rubber Material

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

Some of your Benefits

401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.

Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Sustainability & Social Commitment: We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement.

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

Plymouth, MI

On-Site

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

R&D Material Development Chemist - Rubber Material

Responsibilities

• Provide technical capabilities to support the business objectives of the lead centers.
• Participate on specific material, process and product development projects as required.
• Provide support in technology sharing among lead centers, divisions, and corporate development.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing sites in the areas of molding troubleshooting, scrap reduction activities, low-cost compounds and process improvements.
• Provide technical support to the components’ sites in the areas of mixing specifications, scrap reduction, testing, surface chemistry, process improvements.
• Initiate programs to achieve the improved profitability of products through compound improvements in concert with the manufacturing sites.
• Use literature research skills to form foundation of programs to assist in framing the material development projects.
• Must keep proper laboratory records which include the development plan and all associated material design flow.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science or other Chemistry related field.
• 2 years Chemistry Laboratory experience of rubber processing, formulating, and compounding experience.
• Familiar with computer systems, especially Microsoft Office/ Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Business level English skills (both written and verbal).
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25lbs.
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally 10% of the time.
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.
  
  

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.