Job Description
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 an Acoustic Engineer to join our Technology team! This position will report to the New Business Development Director, Acoustic Solutions in Wooster.
The Acoustic Engineer is a key member of Seaman BuildCraft’s Commercial Noise Reduction team, responsible for designing and implementing innovative acoustic mitigation solutions. This hands-on role involves auditing customer sites, developing and executing acoustic strategies, and validating performance to ensure optimal results. Additionally, the Acoustic Engineer will drive innovation by conceiving, testing, and qualifying new acoustic materials and solutions. Collaboration with internal teams—engineering, operations, procurement—and external partners is essential to successfully design, scale, and commercialize advanced noise reduction products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Apply understanding of Seaman BuildCraft materials and engineering capabilities to design and deliver acoustic mitigation materials and solutions solving customer problems.
• Design development and testing processes to determine performance that correlate with in field performance.
• Provide technical support to solve technical challenges from customers.
• Develop expertise in customer applications and provide deep insights into customer experiences, market segments and trends.
• Identify and obtain technical performance data to support sales and marketing in creation of product literature, brochureware and competitive messaging.
• Advance projects through agreed project management processes and communicate with stakeholders to ensure approvals and handoffs are executed in a timely manner.
• Assist customers with acoustic mitigation programs, technical support, and scale-up
• Prepare technical presentations and supporting literature development to document work and train the broader organization
• Protect intellectual property through patent applications and communicate relevant data through technical and marketing presentations.
• Represent the company at industry events
• Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• College degree or higher in a scientific discipline in the field of acoustics or acoustic engineering.
• Certification or membership of a recognized institution in the field of acoustics.
• Three or more years working in a commercial environment.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following 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 RESPONSIBILITIES: No
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 40%
Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.
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.
Seaman Corporation is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
If you require reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.
