Engineer

Role details

BM Engineer

Job Code BM-ENG

Department Name Research and Development

Location Norristown, PA

EEOC Classification Professionals

Reports To Title Engineer Manager

Pay Grade 305.1

FLSA Status Exempt Full Time

Job Purpose or Job Summary

Job Summary

This position is responsible for supporting in the research & development, characterization, and scale-up of materials and processes supporting new and existing products, with primary emphasis on extruded attenuation materials.

The Engineer applies engineering, chemistry and/or materials science knowledge to assist in formulating polymer-based systems, evaluate functional fillers and additives, understand structure-property relationships, and supports the translation of laboratory findings into robust, manufacturable extrusion processes.

The position assists the Principal Chemist in technical experimentation, material selection, test-method development, supplier qualification, and manufacturing transfer while working cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain. This position is expected to be onsite during second shift with some limited remote work accepted (~10%).

Essential Duties

and Responsibilities

Essential Duties

and Responsibilities

• Research & Development Support + Assists research and development activities for extruded attenuation materials from early feasibility through design transfer and commercialization. + Assists in the development and optimization of polymer-based formulations containing heavy attenuation material loading, fillers, additives, stabilizers, processing aids, and other constituents required to achieve targeted attenuation, mechanical, dimensional, and processing performance. + Executes development trials on production equipment using statistically sound methods, including design of experiments (DOE), to understand key formulation and process variables.

• Quality & Regulatory Requirements + Characterizes raw materials, compounds, extrudates, and finished components using established lab practices including, but not limited to, chemical, physical, thermal, mechanical, dimensional, and attenuation test methods. + Establishes material specifications, acceptance criteria, sampling plans, and test methods that correlate critical material attributes to product performance and manufacturability. + Partners with manufacturing teams to document process windows, troubleshoot defects, improve consistency, and scale formulations from laboratory or supplier trials to production. + Assists the internal sourcing team to assess technical capability, obtain data, coordinate trials, and resolve material-related issues with material suppliers. + Uses Change Control process to execute product and material changes while ensuring resulting products can be adequately manufactured, tested, and released. + Develops, implements, and documents test plans and results, ensuring testing is technically justified and aligned with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

• Process Improvement Expectations + Collaborates with cross functional teams to execute project timelines, ensuring that project deliverables are met and any findings, recommendations, or risks are communicated clearly to key stakeholders. + Actively seeks opportunities to improve material performance, process capability, test efficiency, product cost, and organizational technical knowledge. + Demonstrates ability to engage and collaborate with global manufacturing sites and external technical partners to build vendor relationships. + Additional responsibilities as assigned. + Assist with product development. + Collaborate with other production associates and workplace team members. + The Engineer is to demonstrate and actively support TIDI Products Core Values and Guiding Principles.

Reasonable Accomodations - Read Only

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Core Values & Guiding Principles

Core Values

• Understands internal and external customers

• Assure a safe work environment

• Encourage individual development

• Demonstrates teamwork and flexibility/adaptability

• Demonstrates honesty

• Keep our commitments

• Think systemically and ensure constancy of purpose

• Lead with humility and respect every individual

• Focus on process, embrace scientific thinking, flow and pull value, assure quality at the source and seek perfection

Education & Experience

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering, or a closely related technical field required; advanced degree preferred.

• 1- 5 years of relevant experience in materials development, polymer formulation, compounding, extrusion, or a related research and development environment required.

• Hands-on experience with thermoplastic polymers and filled or highly loaded composite systems strongly preferred.

• Experience developing or characterizing extruded materials, including formulation-to-process scale-up and troubleshooting preferred.

• Experience with analytical and materials characterization techniques such as tensile testing, hardness, density, microscopy/spectroscopy, dimensional measurement, or comparable methods preferred.

• Experience with DOE, statistical analysis, robust quality management systems, risk management, and regulated product development preferred.

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, radiation attenuation, shielding, or other highly regulated material applications is beneficial but not required.

Qualifications

Qualifications Read Only

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications List

• Working Knowledge + Working knowledge of polymer chemistry/materials science, including resin selection, fillers, additives, interfaces, dispersion, thermal behavior, degradation, and structure-property relationships. + Working knowledge of extrusion and compounding fundamentals, including screw/process variables, melt temperature, pressure, residence time, cooling, dimensional control, and common extrusion defects. + Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, policies, and safety requirements, including safe handling of laboratory chemicals, powders, and functional fillers as applicable. + Proficient usage of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with statistical software such as Minitab is preferred.

• Skills & Abilities + Ability to convert product-performance requirements into measurable material attributes, process parameters, specifications, and verification methods. + Ability to design experiments, analyze data, identify technically meaningful trends, and document conclusions in clear engineering reports. + Ability to solve practical problems and work effectively through changing technical priorities and ambiguous development challenges. + Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels of the organization, suppliers, laboratories, and other external technical contacts. + Successful team player who demonstrates strong interpersonal, collaboration, and technical communication skills. + Ability to work independently while seeking guidance and peer review when appropriate.

Physical Demands How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities? Check the appropriate amount of time.

Physical Demands

Activity

Amount of Time

Standing

1/3 to 2/3

Walking

1/3 to 2/3

Sitting

1/3 to 2/3

Talking or listening

2/3 or more

Using hands or fingers, handle or feel

1/3 to 2/3

Climbing or balancing

Up to 1/3

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling

Up to 1/3

Reaching with hands and arms

Up to 1/3

Tasting or smelling

NONE

Lifting Demands Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? Check the appropriate amount of time weight.

Lifting Demands

Activity

Amount of Time

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 1/3

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 1/3

Up to 40 pounds

Up to 1/3

Up to 100 pounds

NONE

More than 100 pounds

NONE

Environmental Conditions How much exposure to these environmental conditions does this job require? Check the appropriate amount of time. Note: Normal working temperature is 55-85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Environmental Conditions

Activity

Amount of Time

Wet, humid conditions

Up to 1/3

Work near moving mechanical parts

Up to 1/3

Work in high or precarious places

Up to 1/3

Fumes or airborne particles

1/3 to 2/3

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Up to 1/3

Outdoor weather conditions

Up to 1/3

Colder than normal work temp

NONE

Risk of electrical shock

Up to 1/3

Noticeable vibration

Up to 1/3

Vision Demands Does this job have any special vision requirement? Select plus sign to add all that apply.

Vision Demands

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Depth perception (ability to judge distance)

Work Environment How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job? Check the appropriate level below.

Work Environment v1.0

Moderate noise; i.e., printing area near the presses

Disclaimer

Activity Disclaimer

The mental & physical requirements and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Disclaimer

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. TIDI Products, LLC retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.