About Wolverine Advanced Materials

Wolverine Advanced Materials produces and sells performance-critical, specialty elastomer-coated metals used in gaskets for automotive & industrial applications; automotive brake noise insulators and NVH (noise, vibration & harshness) damping solutions for automotive.

Wolverine employs approximately 600 people worldwide and has manufacturing operations in Virginia, Florida, Germany, and China, as well as sales & technical offices in Michigan, Germany, Japan, China, Brazil, and India.

Wolverine Advanced Materials, an entity of Center Rock Capital, is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance materials. Our core competency is in performance-critical, specialty elastomer–coated metals that offer damping and seal-ability solutions in the automotive and gasket industries.

Center Rock Capital is a company where they see potential where others may not look; and as a team we can find the right solution to the right challenge.

For more information, visit centerrockcp.com or wamglobal.com.

About The Role

Build. Test. Solve. Grow.

We are looking for a driven, hands-on Chemical / Materials Engineer who is eager to do more than just sit behind a desk. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across R&D, quality, and manufacturing, giving you broad exposure to how materials truly perform in real-world applications. You will be involved in everything from formulation and lab testing to production trials and troubleshooting on the plant floor.

If you are someone who enjoys solving problems, taking ownership, and seeing your work come to life in actual products, this role is for you. This position is ideal for someone looking to build a strong, well-rounded career foundation by gaining exposure to multiple aspects of the business, working closely with cross-functional teams, and developing both technical and practical expertise.

Why This Role? This role is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to build your career from the ground up.

You’ll Gain Exposure To

Product development and formulation
Real-world manufacturing challenges
Quality systems and testing methodologies
Cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and business teams

If you’re looking to learn fast, take on challenges, and grow into a well-rounded engineer, this position will give you the foundation to do exactly that.

This position is located on site in Dearborn, Michigan.

What You'll Do

Be Hands-On with Materials & Products

Support the design and development of materials and coated products across sealing, brake, and NVH applications
Work on coatings, rubber, and paint systems, including formulation improvements and optimization
Participate and lead scaling formulations from lab to production Laboratory and Qualification Testing
Perform material characterization, quality testing, and data analysis on raw and finished products
Work with industry-standard and internal test methods (ASTM, ISO) and analytical tools such as DSC, TGA, and FTIR
Help develop and refine test methods to improve accuracy and efficiency
Maintain clear, organized, and high-quality technical documentation

Be on the Floor Where Things Happen

Troubleshoot material and process issues directly on coating lines and in mixing operations
Support on-site production trial runs (PTR) and ensure materials perform as expected
Collaborate with manufacturing to solve real-time challenges and improve processes Drive Quality, Safety & Compliance
Support product improvement initiatives and efforts across company
Ensure compliance with environmental and chemical regulations (REACH, RoHS, IMDS)
Support chemical/material specifications-raw and process
Promote and maintain a strong safety culture Take Ownership & Communicate Clearly
Manage tasks and projects with a focus on timelines, quality, and accountability
Prepare technical reports and present findings clearly and effectively
Work closely with cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive, respectful team environment

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
1+ year of laboratory experience (coatings, rubber, compounding, or similar materials preferred)
Exposure to automotive, R&D, or quality environments is a plus

Technical Strength

Understanding of material testing and characterization methods (ASTM, ISO)
Familiarity with coatings, elastomers, and/or paint systems
Experience with analytical tools such as DSC, TGA, FTIR is an asset
Knowledge of REACH, RoHS, IMDS is a plus

Mindset & Work Style

Hands-on, proactive, and self-motivated—you don’t wait to be told what to do
Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities
Ability to problem-solve with analytical thinking skills
Excellent communication and technical reporting abilities
Team-oriented, respectful, and collaborative
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and ownership
Curious, adaptable, and always willing to learn

Work Environment & Expectations

This is not a typical 8–5 desk job—you’ll be active in both lab and production environments
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on, and sometimes high-demand environment

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand or sit for extended periods (4–8 hours depending on workflow).
Ability to walk between workstations, storage areas, production lines, mixing rooms and equipment rooms.
Capacity to bend, reach, and crouch to access low or high shelves.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 40lbs.
Wolverine Advanced Materials is an Equal Employment Opportunity Company

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