• Process/chemical Engineer

    Actalent (Chardon, OH)


    Job Description

    - Responsible for process parameters and equipment implementation in the rubber Mixing Department

     

    - The position focuses on reduction of variability and addressing issues which arise in production

     

    - Will work with the technical department, customers, mix department, sales and customer service for the creative implementation of technology

     

    - Adherence to ISO 9001 with development and maintenance of work instructions

     

    - Provides technical service to production by instructing operators and creating documentation on mixing process, cure cycles, temperatures, or process requirements

     

    - Creation of graphs and data analysis of production parameters

     

    - Extensive interaction with Enterprise software (QAD) and equipment software to identify data, develop relationships, and set up formulations for production

     

    - Develops and maintains relationships with customers and suppliers

    - Provides technical service to customers by evaluating their specific product needs

    - Adjusts formulations for scorch consistency by modification of formulation, modification of mixing cycle, or by running S.P.C. and changing control gates

     

    - Utilizes work away stock through knowledge of stock by using formulations

     

    - Identifies and recommends process changes that result in cost and scrap reductions

     

    - Recommends compound for quoting

     

    - Evaluates raw material for cost reductions

     

    - Makes recommendations for improving effectiveness of policies and procedures

     

    Must Have

     

    - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry or Polymer Science preferably

     

    - Experience in mill mixing; Banbury mixing; molding, injection, transfer/compression; extrusion, hot and cold feed; curing of extrusion, salt microwave or autoclave

     

    - Knowledge of rubber QC and development tests and equipment

     

    - Thorough understanding of ISO9001

     

    - Knowledge of various polymers and properties

     

    - Knowledge of ingredients used in rubber formulations - cure systems, reinforcing agents, plasticizers, fillers, antioxidants, activators, etc.

     

    - SPC and 8-D problem solving methods knowledge

     

    - Rubber formulating experience

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

     

    401 K match, paid PTO and holiday

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Chardon,OH.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.