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Friction Engineer (Materials & Product Development)
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PMA Friction Products
Batavia, IL (In Person)
$107,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Friction Engineer (Materials & Product Development) PMA Friction Products Batavia, IL Job Details Full-time $95,000 - $120,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Chemical Engineering Engineering development testing Materials engineering within manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing facility Chemistry Chemical new product development projects Materials Science Full Job Description Friction Engineer (Materials & Product Development)Build materials that perform where failure isn't an option. We're an engineering-led manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience developing high-performance friction materials for demanding applications. We combine the stability of an established business with the speed, ownership, and hands-on environment of a growing company. We're looking for a Friction Engineer to help develop and improve friction materials. This is a highly visible role where you'll work directly with product development, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to bring new materials from concept to production. What You'll Do Develop semi-metallic, non-asbestos organic (NAO) and other friction materials for industrial and specialty applications Design, execute, and analyze material development and validation programs Lead projects from formulation through testing, pilot production, and commercialization Support manufacturing during scale-up, process validation, and production launches Conduct material characterization and failure analysis using laboratory and analytical tools Collaborate closely with operations, quality, engineering, suppliers, and customers Document technical findings and present recommendations to stakeholders Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in products and processes QualificationsRequired Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or a related technical discipline 5+ years of experience in friction materials, composites, polymers, engineered materials, or related product development environments Experience with material formulation, testing, and validation Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Ability to work effectively in both laboratory and manufacturing environments Preferred Experience developing friction materials a wide area of applications Familiarity with mixing, molding, curing, and finishing processes Experience with analytical tools such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, microscopy, or related characterization methods Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis Why Join Us Work on products that solve real-world engineering challenges Own projects from concept through production Collaborate directly with decision makers and manufacturing teams See your work move from the lab into finished products Join a company with a strong technical foundation and an entrepreneurial culture