Job Details

Da/Pro Rubber, a leading custom manufacturer of precision rubber & plastics parts, is seeking a Chief Chemist. The Plant Chemist will be responsible for developing and improving rubber formulations while managing the systems that interface with quality and production. Some experience related to business development, customer relations, or direct support to these functions is highly desirable.

We are looking for individuals who can operate in an environment that encourages individual initiative and creativity, are customer-driven, a desire to be in a position that will provide an opportunity for ever-increasing responsibility, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work schedule is 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Job Summary

The Chemist position analyzes rubber samples to confirm compliance with specifications. When anomalies or quality issues arise, the Chemist is the first point of problem-solving contact and works with various areas of the company to determine any necessary compound adjustments. The Chemist works with the company's Chief Chemist in making lab improvements and adjustments to procedures. The Chemist may travel to industry conferences and training as needed.

Job Functions

• Development of rubber compounds for a variety of markets and applications
• Analysis of failures from failed rubber production batches and customer returns including troubleshooting of manufacturing processes and methods
• Analytical testing of rubber products and interpretation of test data
• Evaluation of findings to develop new concepts, products, equipment, or processes
• Completion of process and ISO standards documentation
• Preparation of technical reports for use by engineering, management and sales
• Design of experiments
• Creation of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documents
• Corrective Action/Preventive Action, Quality, and Lean Implementation support
• Interaction with customers and vendors, as needed
• Production support
• Other Duties as assigned by Executive leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year accredited college or university in Chemistry or Polymer Science
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, preferably related to manufacturing with a good understanding of standard deviation, normal distributions and process capability measures
• Advanced proficiency with standard lab equipment, MS Office Suite and standard web browsers
• Familiarity with industry standards and specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Five to ten years of experience in a rubber mixing and manufacturing environment
• Experience with compounding requirements for all polymer families for medical, consumer and aerospace applications
• Familiarity with all mixing techniques of thermoset elastomers

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401K.

For further information on Da/Pro Rubber, Inc., you may visit our web-site at www.daprorubber.com

Da/Pro participates in E-Verify and conducts pre-employment drug testing.