Hiring: Sr. Materials Engineer Company: Airtech Advanced Materials Group Location: Springfield, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 11:06:07 Target Skills & Keywords : R About the job Experience: •5+ years of experience in polymer materials, compound formulation, materials engineering, or related roles in a manufacturing or advanced materials environment. Required Skills: •Identify, evaluate, and select raw material resins based on technical performance requirements for specific applications. •Assess technical performance, consistency, and suitability of candidate resins through laboratory and application testing. •Optimization of compounded formulas tailored to specific customer and application needs. Partner closely with the manufacturing group to scale formulations effectively from lab to production. •Design and execute comprehensive test plans to validate mechanical, thermal, chemical, and processing performance of compounded materials. •Analyze test data, document results, and iterate formulations to meet or exceed performance targets. •Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of product manufacturing. •Provide clear technical guidance on material selection, processing parameters, and performance expectations. •Prepare technical documentation, application notes, and recommendations to support product adoption and customer success. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field (Master’s preferred). •Strong hands-on experience with polymer selection, resin evaluation, compound development, and materials testing (mechanical, thermal, chemical). •Demonstrated ability to work effectively with manufacturing teams to scale formulations and resolve processing challenges. •Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills. •Demonstrated capacity to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams. •Operational familiarity with laboratory equipment and methods commonly used for polymer characterization (e.g., tensile testing, DSC/TGA, rheology, spectroscopy). •Prior involvement in market research or identification of new material opportunities. •We Hire You To Retire You •Airtech is a family-owned global leader in materials used to manufacture high-performance composite parts. Since 1973, we’ve proudly supported industries like aerospace, automotive, marine, green energy, and recreational sports – helping create lighter, stronger, and greener components. •At Airtech, you’ll join a global family that values long-term employment, internal promotion, and personal and professional growth. Safety is our top priority, and we work hard to ensure every employee goes home safely every day. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!