Job description

This position will be responsible for the effective management of R&D projects that will include new product and materials development such as: • Developing new color formulations to meet customer and market needs in PVC, TPO and inks. • Preparing samples • Following product development process including the creation of technical specifications and Design Verification Process and proper data management of applicable information. • Working with vendors to benchmark product offerings and qualify new raw materials for serial production • Managing the effective use of external testing facilities and data analysis. • Directing analytical and competitive product analysis in order to benchmark our products performance against competitive products in the marketplace and determine best in class attributes. • Communicating with colleagues at all of levels within the organization • Working with cross functional teams and lead the investigation of the root causes of product and/or process issues • Supervising technicians indirectly and other R&D staff in the completion of assignments. • Participating in additional duties as required • A Bachelor’s degree in polymer science, chemistry, or engineering or other technical degree or equivalent experience • Passing color test • Team player. Able to work with people at all levels of the organization. • Ability to work with minimal supervision • Ability to communicate technical information to a diverse audience. • Demonstrated ability to conduct and fully document research projects. • Detail oriented and Hands On • Practical experience using problem solving skills • Knowledge of pigments preferred • Experience with calendering, gravure and spreadcoating applications THE PERKS • Competitive Pay • Immediate Benefits • Paid Time Off • Employee Discounts, including tire discounts • Competitive Bonus Program • Employer 401(k) Match • On-Site Gym • And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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This position will be responsible for the effective management of R&D projects that will include new product and materials development such as:
Developing new color formulations to meet customer and market needs in PVC, TPO and inks.
Preparing samples
Following product development process including the creation of technical specifications and Design Verification Process and proper data management of applicable information.
Working with vendors to benchmark product offerings and qualify new raw materials for serial production
Managing the effective use of external testing facilities and data analysis.
Directing analytical and competitive product analysis in order to benchmark our products performance against competitive products in the marketplace and determine best in class attributes.
Communicating with colleagues at all of levels within the organization
Working with cross functional teams and lead the investigation of the root causes of product and/or process issues
Supervising technicians indirectly and other R&D staff in the completion of assignments.
Participating in additional duties as required
A Bachelor’s degree in polymer science, chemistry, or engineering or other technical degree or equivalent experience
Passing color test
Team player. Able to work with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to communicate technical information to a diverse audience.
Demonstrated ability to conduct and fully document research projects.
Detail oriented and Hands On
Practical experience using problem solving skills
Experience with calendering, gravure and spreadcoating applications
Competitive Pay
Immediate Benefits

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Knowledge of pigments preferred
Competitive Bonus Program

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401(K)

Paid Time Off