Corporate Materials Development Engineer

Description The Gund Company | World Headquarters

• St. Louis, MO Compensation: $100,000+ | No relocation provided Build what is next in composite manufacturing. Are you a materials engineer ready to move beyond theory and make a measurable impact in advanced manufacturing? At The Gund Company, you will develop and improve thermoset composite materials, optimize manufacturing processes, and support technical projects across multiple facilities. We are looking for a hands-on, curious, and driven Corporate Materials Engineer
• Manufacturing who enjoys solving complex materials and process challenges, working cross-functionally, and turning technical ideas into reliable production results.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will partner with engineering, operations, quality, and plant teams to support high-impact composite materials and manufacturing process projects from concept through implementation. You will improve material performance, strengthen process controls, and help deliver measurable gains in safety, quality, yield, productivity, and cost. You will :

• Serve as a technical resource for thermoset composites, engineered materials, product development, and manufacturing process issues
• Support material development, resin and formulation adjustments, raw material qualification, testing, validation, and product realization
• Develop, execute, and optimize composite manufacturing processes, including pultrusion, resin transfer molding, compression molding, and lamination
• Establish and improve process controls, standardized operating parameters, work instructions, and manufacturing documentation
• Use process capability analysis, statistical methods, and root-cause troubleshooting to reduce variation and improve process robustness
• Support capital equipment projects, including specifications, statements of work, vendor bids, installation, commissioning, and startup
• Manage engineering change controls and communicate technical standards and best practices across manufacturing facilities
• Analyze complex data and prepare clear technical reports, white papers, and recommendations
• Lead or support A3, FMEA, Control Plan, Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and Green Belt continuous improvement projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, sales, quality, and operations Requirements What You Will Bring We are looking for someone with strong technical fundamentals, practical manufacturing experience, and the confidence to take ownership of materials and process improvement work. Ideal qualifications include:
• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering , materials engineering, process engineering, or composites manufacturing environment
• Background in thermoset materials, polymer composites, engineered materials , resin systems, equipment, or industrial process development
• Direct experience executing and optimizing core composite manufacturing processes (e.g., pultrusion, resin transfer molding, compression molding, or lamination).
• Proven track record in process capability analysis, root-cause troubleshooting, and establishing standardized operating parameters for thermoset materials.
• Practical application of continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC) to drive yield, waste reduction, and process robustness.
• Experience with process documentation, including FMEA, Control Plans, engineering change controls, standard work, or work instructions
• Experience supporting capital equipment procurement, specification, installation, commissioning, or startup
• Project management competency with strong organization, communication, and follow-through skills
• Ability to analyze complex data, perform statistical analysis, and translate findings into practical manufacturing improvements
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management tools
• A self-starter mindset with a desire to grow, contribute, and make an impact across multiple facilities Why Join The Gund Company? At The Gund Company, engineers are trusted to contribute ideas, lead meaningful work, and learn from experienced professionals. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and enterprise engineering projects while building long-term technical and leadership capability. We offer:
• Competitive compensation
• Profit Sharing Program
• Share in the success of the business you help build
• 401(k) with a 50% company match on up to 6% of employee contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability coverage
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to engineering projects across multiple manufacturing facilities Our Culture Our guiding principle is simple: Take Care of Each Other. Take Care of the Customer. Take Care of the Business. We are a team of practical problem-solvers who value collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and technical excellence. Ready to Build Something Meaningful? If you are ready to advance your materials engineering career, solve real composite manufacturing challenges, and be part of a company that values your ideas, we would like to meet you. Join The Gund Company and help shape the future of engineered materials and manufacturing.