Rubber Chemist

Role details

Job Purpose Statement

The rubber chemist is responsible for developing formulas to improve performance and/or reduce

cost. He/She will be responsible for linking compound performance in the lab to performance on

a finished tire without any negative impact to plant productivity. He/She must be familiar enough

with rubber mixing, extrusion, and calendaring technology to be able to successfully introduce

new compounds to the plant. He/She will provide statistically supported data on all key attributes

of the compound from the lab to finished product. At completion of a project, the rubber chemist

will be required to complete a technical report. He/She must be able to present the project to a

cross functional group outlining key product and process performance attributes through a power

point presentation. The rubber chemist will help support the maintenance of all raw material

specifications, mixing procedures, formulations, approved supplier list, and lab procedures.

The rubber chemist is responsible for performing and interpreting chemical analyses and

interpreting chemical analyses to determine qualitative and quantitative composition of

ingredients, materials and products for The Carlstar Group as well as those of our competitors. In

addition, he/she leads teams through effective project management, coordination, communication,

feasibility, testing, qualification, and supporting new product development and cost productivity

programs. The rubber chemist also provides technical support for our operations and customers.

This position reports to the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

 Work with cross-functional teams to resolve existing product and raw material/component

issues, and Supports the New Product Development teams for material development and qualification as needed for experimental runs at the plants (Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and Production)

 Must have working knowledge and capable of utilizing the following instruments to perform

their job: FTIR, DMA, DSC, SEM EDAX, RPA, Rheometer, Mooney, tensometer, flex

fatigue tester, abrasion test, dispergrader, and ozone testing.

 Must be willing to train and share their knowledge with others in the operation of this

equipment and interpretation of the results.

 Must be able to complete projects in

 Perform qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis and physical property testing of

ingredients, materials and products and coordinates with external laboratories as needed.

 Interpret data statistically in cooperation with colleagues who initiate test requests.

 Produce concise, meaningful and complete reports to maintain proper communications.

 Develop analytical test methods, procedures and techniques to provide test capabilities which

ensure accuracy and safety.

 Maintain proper equipment, materials and reagents to perform required testing.

 Participate in and maintain influence in appropriate professional and technical societies,

standards organizations and forums.

 Utilize Six Sigma and Lean tools in support of projects

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Education And Experience

 Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Polymer Science or other

related science.

 Minimum of 5 years in rubber technology, plastics and/or tires is desirable.

 Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt certification a plus; demonstrated understanding of basic

statistics for Six Sigma process

 Strong understanding of engineering and polymer/plastics fundamentals with solid conceptual

skills; strong project management

Personal Trait Profile

 Strong written and verbal communication skills; detail oriented

 Strong analytical skills, highly motivated and quick learner

 Self motivated and results oriented; initiates and drives value added projects to successful