Senior Engineer

At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team! WHO WE ARE At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe. Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company's continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business. Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions, start to finish. WHAT WE OFFER Company performance bonus in addition to base salary Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role) Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner Seaman Corporation is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Technology Team. This position will report to the Director of Research and Development. POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Engineer role exists to ensure that Seaman Corporation's products are manufacturable, scalable, and operationally robust across their life cycle. This role offers technical leadership to reduce risk and improve execution at the transition from development to production and quickly resolve yield or process capability issues for commercialized products. This anchoring role helps the organization make better decisions faster and ensures that both existing and new technology platforms perform predictably in manufacturing and reliably in the field. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manufacturing optimization and operational support Diagnose chronic and acute manufacturing issues by properly identifying the problem, identifying critical variables that lead to root causes, and driving disciplined corrective action. Utilizing available resources including laboratory work, pilot plant, suppliers that propose solutions and validation with operations team and plant trials to demonstrate effectiveness. Identify critical process variables to improve process windows for manufacturing operations. Lead or co-lead production trials by establishing objectives, success criteria, sampling plans, and decision thresholds aligned with Product Life Cycle Management (PLM) expectations through trial prework rubric and trial execution Drive selected continuous improvement projects related to yield improvement, scrap reduction, throughput improvement, and process capability. Partner and Consult with Quality and Process Engineering to translate failure modes into robust test plans, specifications, and preventive controls. Scale-up, technology transfer, and commercialization support Lead or support the transition of products from development through pilot and into full-scale manufacturing, utilizing the trial prework rubric and trial documentation protocol. Build and execute scale-up strategies that connect formulation, process conditions, equipment constraints, and end-use performance within PLM framework. Serve as Technical Lead and/or PLM Project Manager for assigned projects, with accountability for technical direction, cross-functional alignment, and completion of required PLM deliverables at later project gates. Ensure technical risks are identified, evaluated, and facilitate implementation as appropriate. Depending on project needs, this role may carry primary responsibility for technical leadership or overall project execution within the enterprise-wide PLM process. Capability building and knowledge transfer Establish technical baselines for critical processes and enable faster/ better decisions through clear documentation and data-driven recommendations. Develop a prioritized list of Process Improvement Pipeline projects based on capability gap analysis and business roadmap. Convert experiential knowledge into repeatable and documented systems knowledge, including troubleshooting guides, process playbooks, and training materials. Provide technical leadership to engineers and cross-functional teams through coaching, structured reviews, and practical problem-solving guidance. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education MS or BS in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering/Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline with 10+ years (MS) or 12+ years (BS) of significant and relevant industrial experience. Experience Significant-relevant experience defined as supporting manufacturing operations through process optimization, scale-up, or polymer processing in a B2B environment. Demonstrated ability to diagnose complex technical problems, prioritize critical variables, and implement solutions that are sustainable. Experience designing experiments and using data to guide technical decisions. Strong written and verbal communication skills with disciplined documentation practices. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Rolled good manufacturing experience PVC processing expertise, preferably flexible PVC: Experience with high intensity mix process of suspension grade PVC and downstream processing including compounding extrusion, calandaring, laminating PVC materials. Experience formulating and processing PVC plastisols, including paste compounding, rheology control, coating or casting, and thermal gel-fusion to produce flexible films. Experience with polymer systems used in coating and lamination, including control of rheology, wetting, and interfacial performance to produce consolidated structures bonded to textile substrates. Experience supporting capital or equipment evaluations tied to manufacturability and capacity. COMPETENCIES Do What's Right Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone's responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something. Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs. Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals. Work Together Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground. Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process. Create Solutions Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles. Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process. Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES: None TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10-25 percent travel expected. Travel is purpose-driven and required to support plant trials, manufacturing scale-up, supplier engagement, and collaboration with external technical partners, with frequency varying by PLM phase and business needs rather than routine or constant site assignment. Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer. M/F/Disabled/Vet. EEO statement: "Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. Furthermore, Seaman Corporation is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law." As an equal opportunity employer, Seaman Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. 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Created: 2026-03-06