Plascore Inc, a cutting edge, high-quality producer of Honeycomb composites, is seeking an accomplished and innovative Chemical Engineer or Chemist with a strong background in the research and development of adhesives and coatings. This role will be instrumental in product development and project execution. Individuals in this role should bring a high level of technical knowledge and experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position will act as a scientific advisor to Plascore leadership on a broad range of technical and manufacturing issues and projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and supervise the development of coatings, adhesives, and processes to meet customer requirements.
- Plans, organizes, and executes research and development on new or existing projects, products, or processes.
- Develop test programs to determine compatibility of products under various chemical exposures.
- Formulate new adhesives and coatings to meet various customer or product performance demands.
- Develop and determine chemical solutions for the surface treatment of materials to be coated and/or bonded.
- Write process instructions on how to mix materials and evaluate for quality and consistency.
- Evaluate quality and consistency of adhesives, resins, and substrates.
- Monitor safety on all operations involving chemicals and train operators on safety procedures.
- Recommend and evaluate equipment for mixing chemicals, ensuring safety.
- Serve as contact person for all emissions and chemical regulatory matters.
- Scientific advisor to all Business Unit Managers.
- Participate in improving our product, processes, equipment, and methods.
- Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Completed 4-year degree in Chemical Engineering or similar specialized field.
- MS in engineering/scientific discipline preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive work experience in the chemical field.
- 20+ years of progressive work experience in chemical field preferred.
- Must be able to work independently.
- High analytical skills.
- Ability to find solutions to unusual and difficult problems.
Requirements:
- Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR Regulations. Therefore, candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident ('Green Card').
Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and cleanrooms. Plascore's light weight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.
Plascore Benefits:
Bonus Programs
- $1,200 Sign-On Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
- $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
- Profit Sharing Bonus - Paid out each quarter.
Health Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
- New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
- Paid vacation & Unpaid leave
- 10 weeks of paid vacation for 11th year (4 weeks of paid vacation awarded for 10 years of service + 6 weeks earned)
- Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth IRA
- 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Educational Support
- Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Childcare
- Flex Spending Account for childcare
- Tri-Share childcare program
Company Events
- Annual company picnic
- Annual golf outing
- Annual holiday party
Other Perks
- White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
- Clean work environment
- Smooth pace of work
- Family owned and operated.
- Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
- Bi-Weekly Pay
We are an EEO employer dedicated to workforce diversity.
