Senior Chemical Applications Engineer

Legal Entity: Woodbridge Foam Corporation  

Requisition ID: 3490

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products.  We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries.  We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability.  We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy.  We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation.  Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology. 

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Role Purpose:

Develop chemical formulations and manufacturing processes for new products to be produced. Assisting sales and marketing in customer presentations and line trials. Develop product specs to meet application and customer process using test methods which may be outside the normal scope.

Major Responsibilities and Activities:

• Develop chemical formulations that meet customer requirements and are application/manufacturing ready
• Develop chemical formulations targeted at optimizing process chemistry for COPQ/physical property requirements
• Interface with suppliers and provide feedback on raw material qualifications via presentations
• Interface with customers, suppliers and plants with respect to raw material qualifications, reporting out findings and discussing recommendations for raw materials
• Research literature for new chemical processes and applications

Physical requirements to carry out routine duties

• Moving chemicals up to 20kg
• Manually weighting and mixing chemical mixtures with tabletop mixers
• Manually mixing chemicals by operating tabletop mixers
• Pouring foam by crushing and squeezing chemical compositions out of popcorn cups
• Operating lab molds (Test block mold, flow mold etc.) by manually pushing and pulling lock handles to close and open the molds
• Operating sprayer to apply mold release onto mold
• Operating other manual equipment/tools
• Operating lab scale foaming machines
• Operating analytical instruments

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of polyurethane/polymers experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Chemical or Chemistry Working Experience

Additional Qualifications

• Experience in the formulation of polyurethane foam
• Strong knowledge of urethane chemistry and its processing
• Demonstrated strong communication skills including technical presentations, collaboration with Corporate Purchasing, customer technical teams, and supplier development

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.