- Relocation assistance & incentives provided.
- Strong benefits alongside a fantastic company culture.
About Our Client My client is an advanced materials manufacturer specializing in lightweight, high-performance carbon fiber composites for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Their innovations improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance structural strength for critical applications. With a global footprint, they maintain a strong emphasis on research and development to advance material science. Partnering with OEMs and tiered suppliers, they integrate composite technologies into both legacy and next-generation platforms. Sustainability and operational excellence remain central to their strategy and customer value proposition.
Job Description The advanced materials manufacturing industry Polymerization Process Engineer will:
- Develop and scale polymer and dope processes from R&D through pilot and commercial production.
- Design sustainable, efficient chemical manufacturing processes for high-performance materials.
- Lead technical development in capital projects and process improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, operations, and R&D teams to ensure seamless scale-up.
- Maintain compliance with process safety standards (PSM) and industry best practices.
- Stay current with polymer science advancements and apply new methods to manufacturing.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant The advanced materials manufacturing industry ideal candidate will:
- Hold a Ph.D. (preferred) or Master's in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related field.
- Have 5+ years of experience in chemical process development, including industrial solution polymerization.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of polymer chemistry and structure-property relationships.
- Show proven success scaling R&D processes to full commercial production.
- Have hands-on experience with pilot plant operations and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
- Be familiar with regulated manufacturing environments, including PSM and EH&S standards.
- Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
What's on Offer - Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Relocation assistance to Huntsville, Alabama for qualified candidates.
- Strong career growth opportunities in a global company.
- Chance to work on cutting-edge carbon fiber manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
- Join a collaborative company culture in North Alabama, known for its southern charm and affordable cost of living.
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