Materials & Processes Engineer

Role details

At Fiber Dynamics, we’re not just another company—we’re innovators shaping the future. We thrive on pushing boundaries, embracing new challenges, and working with cutting-edge technologies in emerging markets. If you’re looking for a place where your skills, ideas, and ambition can make a real impact, you’ve found it.

Here’s why you should be excited to join our team:

✅ People-First Culture – Our employees are our greatest asset. We celebrate achievements, recognize hard work, and create an environment where everyone feels valued.

✅ Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible schedules, including four 10-hour days for hourly employees and a 9/80 schedule for salaried employees, giving you more time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.

✅ Innovation & Emerging Markets – We work with groundbreaking technologies and industries, including aerospace and next-gen manufacturing. If you want to be at the forefront of innovation, this is the place to be.

✅ Team Collaboration – We foster a strong sense of teamwork and respect, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard, and ideas are valued.

✅ Stability & Opportunity – As an industry leader, we offer a secure work environment with opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

If you’re looking for a career where you can grow, innovate, and be part of something bigger, Fiber Dynamics is the perfect fit. Join us in shaping the future!

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Materials Processes Engineer to join our engineering team. This role leads efforts in developing, optimizing, and controlling manufacturing processes related to materials selection, testing, and analysis. Our Scientist's expertise drives product quality, enhances manufacturing efficiency, and supports research and development initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects in materials science and process engineering within a collaborative environment dedicated to continuous improvement.

Scientist with expertise in thermoplastic polymer compounding to lead the formulation, processing, and characterization of advanced materials. This role develops innovative polymer compositions; characterizes material; communicate findings through detailed proposals and reports.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Lead polymer materials R&D by developing and optimizing thermoplastic (and applicable thermoset) formulations, with a focus on polymer compounding, foamed materials, injection molding, and extrusion processes.
• Conduct testing and technical analysis by characterizing material properties, analyzing experimental data, maintaining laboratory equipment, documenting results, and preparing technical reports and research proposals.
• Drive innovation and commercialization through patent portfolio ownership, material property development, licensing efforts, business case development, and support for commercialization of novel technologies.
• Collaborate and represent the organization by working with cross-functional teams, communicating technical findings, participating in industry organizations, presenting at conferences, attending trade shows, and supporting business development.
• Ensure operational excellence and compliance by implementing CMMC-compliant laboratory data systems, maintaining safe laboratory practices, adhering to environmental regulations, and supporting continuous improvements in research and manufacturing workflows.

Qualifications

• PhD in Polymer Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong experience in thermoplastic polymer compounding, with specific expertise in foamed polymer formulation, injection molding, and extrusion.
• Proficiency in material characterization techniques and lab equipment operation.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

To conform to U.S. Government military technology export regulations, must be a U.S citizen or, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected Individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120,15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

EOE – race/gender/veteran/disabled/sexual orientation/gender identity

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you a U.S. citizen; or a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20); or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3); or eligible to secure the appropriate authorization from the U.S. Department of State?

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Work Location: In person