Product Development Chemist/Engineer

Location

USA - Rutherfordton, NC

Apply by

2026-02-07

Do you want to make a lasting difference for our customers and the environment? Start shaping industry from the inside.

Who are we?

Trelleborg’s Engineered Coated Fabrics operation is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry globally. We are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead.  Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside.

About the Job

The Product Development Chemist/Engineer will be responsible for developing new polymer-based products for various end uses in aerospace, transportation, defense and industrial markets. Products will be based on novel combinations of polymers and textiles using a broad range of coating and calendaring processes. The Product Development Chemist/Engineer will interact with customers and sales to align on product requirements, manufacturing to develop processes for production and external partners for identifying new material technologies for creating novel innovations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop new products and process for manufacture
  • Work with sales team to define innovation opportunities
  • Work with suppliers and other external partners to remain on the leading edge of the industry
  • Work safely in a laboratory and manufacturing setting

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or M.S. Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or similar technical field
  • 2-5 years of technical experience industrial R&D

Successful candidates will have strengths in the following:

  • Self-starter with a passion for innovation
  • Creative and analytical technical problem solving
  • Deep knowledge of polymer chemistry
  • Ability to perform hands-on work with industrial machinery
  • Curiosity and ability to rapidly learn new materials, processes and testing methods
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills

Travel Requirements

  • Work onsite at Rutherfordton, NC facility
  • Occasional travel within U.S., with potential international travel as necessary

Benefits  

As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy: 

  • Competitive salary 
  • Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k 
  • Paid time off 
  • Paid holidays 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • A rewarding career with greater opportunity for impact

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

At Trelleborg our people are #shapingindustryfromtheinside

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