Designs and develops new products from concept creation to launch
Designs and conducts experiments to verify product performance
Follows and participates actively in the phase gate system for new product development activities
Provides assigned deliverables for the phase gate system
Generates invention disclosures for new concept designs
Provides technical support to Sales, Operations and Quality for product qualifications, process improvement programs, testing and training
Utilizes polymer science and engineering principles to solve product challenges
Designs new and/or modifies existing tests methods and ensures accuracy
Develops accurate and complete specifications for new products
Maintains accurate lab notebooks
Ensures the timely completion of product design and development projects with priorities established and agreed upon with the R&D Manager
Ensures 5S in the R&D Lab
Ability to work in a team-based environment and to work collaboratively to solve problems
Self-starter, self-motivated and ability to work independently
Pays attention to detail in all aspects of the job
Able to make decisions using available resources and sound judgment
Ability to write procedures, work instructions, trial protocols, project reports and other related documents
Prioritizes and plans work activities to use time efficiently
Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent changes
Follows instructions and responds to direction
Results oriented
Willing to work extra hours to "get the job done"
Требования
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with data driven approach
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Must be proficient with computers and have experience with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
Strong planning/organizing skills
Ability to effectively communicate and/or present findings to a wide variety of audiences
Strong aptitude for hands-on testing and experimentation
Comprehension of all relevant quality management system factors and documents that refer to the job category and the awareness by the individual of their relevance and importance
Position holder will have a high school diploma or equivalency
Ability to speak and comprehend the English language as determined through appropriate testing and/or the interview process
Able to read and comprehend and to legibly write the English language as determined through appropriate testing and/or the interview process
Mathematics and reasoning skills as determined through applicable aptitude and achievement tests
A position in areas, such as the maintenance department where specific skills such as electrical knowledge are required, will require documented evidence of competency in those skills
B.S. or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science/Engineering or Material Science and Engineering
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (STEM courses only)
Experience with polymers, polymer testing and processing equipment (compounding, extrusion, etc.) is a must
Do current or previous incumbents possess these qualifications and skills?
