Polyurethane Foam Engineer

Seeking a Polyurethane Foam Engineer to oversee foam processing operations, drive R&D and process optimization, ensure quality through rigorous testing, and provide hands-on technical support for setup, maintenance, and installation. The role also includes supervising day-to-day activities of the assigned team to uphold safety and performance standards in a West Point, Georgia facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily activities of the assigned team, delivering training, mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Foam Pad Process Engineer to adjust foam hardness and determine pour patterns.
• Assess standards and sample raw materials or direct in-process testing to guarantee finished products meet specifications.
• Lead development of formulations aligned with production specifications.
• Coordinate with production, processing, and distribution within the Foam Department to achieve manufacturing and quality objectives; consult the Quality Manager as needed.
• Plan and participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Oversee chemical inventory and coordinate supplier shipments, including polyols, ISO, release agents, and anti-noise wax.
• Inspect and test incoming chemical shipments for conformity.
• Assist with engineering changes and final design implementation, including foam components and pad design.
• Inspect final repairs and optimize mold function to achieve optimal part quality.
• Help develop and implement production tracking and quality control systems; analyze production, quality, maintenance, and other operational reports to identify issues.
• Recommend procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including machine replacements.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining programs for preventative maintenance, environmental, health and safety, training, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain scrap levels at or below targets.
• Monitor workflow, processes, gauges, and indicators to ensure operator adherence to production, processing, and quality standards.
• Adhere to all safety policies at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, polymer science, or mechanical engineering with relevant process experience preferred, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with polyurethane foam systems and processing, including high pressure mix heads.
• Automotive foam pad seating experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing processes, including control of inputs and outputs.
• Background in robot programming; Fanuc expertise is preferred.
• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience, involving high-pressure mix heads, poly pumps, and flow meters.
• Demonstrated experience with root cause investigation, either as a team member or facilitator.
• Strong competencies in leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness.
• Understanding of a leader's role in maintaining a safe work environment and a track record of safe practices and EHS compliance.
• Familiarity with TS 16949 or ISO/QS 9000 standards is preferred.
• Proven critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and a strong sense of urgency.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective communication with employees and management.

Technologies

• Fanuc robot programming
• MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear
• Heavy walking and standing throughout the shift
• Frequent bending at the knees and waist
• Manual tasks such as typing, writing, and handling objects, boxes, equipment, tools, and paperwork
• Reaching to hold items at chest level or above shoulder height
• Possible lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs
• May need to wear safety PPE for eyes, face, head, feet, hearing, hands, and arms
• Required to read labels and screens with close, peripheral, and color vision
• Willingness to travel for training (domestic/international)
• Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required
• Ability to work a fixed or rotating schedule

Job Type

Full-time

Ability to Commute

West Point, GA 31833 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate

West Point, GA 31833: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location

In person