about the job.
In research and development, lead projects with activities linked to new product and process development initiatives using established mathematical and scientific techniques.
• Lead product and process development projects
Work closely with customers, Sales & Marketing to develop new products for markets identified by the business units.
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Develop expertise in appropriate material technology, as necessary to plan, execute and evaluate laboratory and machine-based trial programs, using the Design of Experiments methodology.
• Communication internally and externally
Work in highly energized cross functional project teams on major product development initiatives.
Provide Technical guidance to management, Business Unit (sales & marketing), customers and operation on new and modified product development efforts.
Provide technical reports and presentations to internal and external project stakeholders, communicate plans and results effectively.
• Understand the relevant end use application.
Assist Business Units (Sales & Marketing) with technical service in the selection of existing grades capable of meeting stated technical & processing requirements.
Keep abreast of relevant industry, applications and materials technology trends through literature, seminars and market contact.
Be knowledgeable about test methods used to determine physical characteristics of the material as well as its performance in the end use application.
skills and experience required.
• MS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science plus 3 years working experience OR PhD, resin background is preferred.
• Strong innovation capability.
• Strong team spirit and cross-functional communication skills.
• Strong project management in product or process development programs.
• Basic knowledge of how to run patent and literature research.