XIMaterials Research and Product Development Engineer
BS-level R&D / Research roles on Crosslinked list a median of $126k (349 that show pay).
Own material development from idea to commercialization for nonwovens, films and laminates.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. End-to-end ownership from idea to commercialization across nonwovens, thermoplastic films and cellulose papers for aerospace and healthcare.
Might not be for you. Small-company R&D with heavy supplier coordination and cost analysis — less deep fundamental research.
Core polymer roleResearch new polymers, fibers, substrates, films; knowledge of thermoplastic polymers and additives, synthetic non-wovens; composites of nonwovens, polymers, fibers
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Industry
- General manufacturing
- Role
- R&D / Research
Role details
Please note: This position is an onsite position in Seymour, CT.
Xamax is a privately owned manufacturing company based in Seymour, CT. Our areas of expertise and experience are in nonwovens, laminates, thermoplastic films, technical papers and 100% organic cotton. We supply products to the Aerospace, Consumer, Electrical, Industrial, Healthcare and Trucking industries.
Position Description
Own material development from idea through commercialization. Research new polymers, fibers, substrates, films and evaluate prototypes; work with suppliers, customers and internal colleagues. Participate in manufacturing trials. Develop new products and process as well as gather and evaluate competitive samples, perform tests, analyze financial and scientific results and working with internal and external staff to reach conclusions and recommendations. May also work on qualifying new, second and cheaper materials.
Primary Responsibilities
- Liaise between New Product Development and internal/external test labs
- Research customer needs, both known and emerging
- Interface with suppliers to obtain sample products, TDS and understand basic processing parameters of materials
- Prepare for and Attend manufacturing trials
- Perform basic cost analysis on experimental products encompassing materials, labor, freight, scrap & overhead
- Post evaluation and summarize lab reports of prototypes; assist on analysis
- Research competitive products
- Work with Product Development Team to Evaluate/analyze competitive samples and products
- Compile engineered sample packets for customer review
- Help coordinate and gather substrates used during lab line run making prototype samples; Cut and label sample test sheets
- Work with R&D Manager and experts to identify new, secondary and cheaper sources of materials, test and qualify each, work with customer to ensure each meets quality and manufacturing specifications
- Assist R&D Manager and CEO as appropriate on additional developmental projects
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science/Engineering required, Master’s Degree desirable
- Three to five years of experience in material manufacturing preferred, ideally in composites comprising of nonwovens, polymers, fibers and/or emulsions or comparable educational or research experience
- Strong understanding of TP films, synthetic non-wovens and cellulose papers is a plus
- Three to five years of experience in material manufacturing preferred, ideally in composites comprising of nonwovens, polymers, fibers emulsions and additives or comparable educational or research experience
- Knowledge of materials; thermoplastic polymers and additives, papers, synthetic non-wovens
- Knowledge of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Products), chemical engineering, plastics helpful
- Proficient with online research, data tabulation and manipulation
- Comfortable in small industrial R&D environment
- Team player with ability to work well in groups as well as independently
- Ability to travel to vendor and customer sites to perform tests and explain results
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation Range: $90,000 - $110,000
- Benefits offered to employees in this role include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k Retirement Plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, Holidays
*Xamax is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable federal and state fair employment practices laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, sex, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, age, disability or handicap, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.*
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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