Material Science - Non-Metallics, Principal/Advisor

Job Duties

• Under broad direction, leads the selection and development of composites, elastomers, plastics, lubricants, and other non-metallic material systems across multiple complex projects, applying advanced materials engineering principles.
• Drives end-to-end materials development, including formulation, processing, qualification, and field deployment.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in non-metallic materials and processes for molded, formed, and formulated products.
• Leads investigation and deployment of alternative materials and processes to improve performance, reliability, and cost.
• Integrates data-driven and AI-enabled approaches into materials design, optimization, and scale-up workflows.
• Provides technical leadership on strategic material sourcing and supplier engagement.
• Advises on resolution of complex field and manufacturing issues, with direct impact on product performance and service quality.
• Embeds reliability, HSE, quality, and project management rigor across all activities.
• Contributes directly to value creation through technology differentiation and performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline  and  7 years of relevant experience.
• Completion of a Masters or PHD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or similar discipline is preferred.
• Certification as a licensed Professional is preferred.
• Demonstrated depth in non-metallic materials systems (polymers, elastomers, composites) and their processing.
• Experience applying data science and/or AI/ML methods to accelerate materials development or optimize performance is highly desirable.
• Track record of leading complex technical programs and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.

Key skills & competencies 

• Non-metallic materials systems (polymers, elastomers, composites)
• Materials development & qualification (formulation → field deployment)
• Data-driven / AI-enabled materials design and optimization

Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs.  Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Material Science – Non-Metallics, Principal and Material Science – Non-Metallics, Advisor