LOCATION: Buffalo, NY

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Conducts research to develop complex, new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION- PRIMARY:

• Conducts research to develop complex, new and improved chemical manufacturing processes
• Researches, designs and develops tools, engines, machines, controls, equipment and mechanical processes
• Designs and formulates complex chemical products such as synthetic rubber, plastics, polymers and thermoplastic compounds
• Coordinate R&D efforts with Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance regarding product feasibility and time frames for product development and maintain updates on project status utilizing approve project management tool
• Reviews customers' technical needs and assists sales engineers in developing specific product/service solutions to meet these needs. May perform sales presentations to prospective customers. Additionally, may conduct user training
• Chooses and implements analysis and testing techniques used in the test characterization of materials and coordinates physical testing and evaluation of raw materials and finished products in order to establish comprehensive new product specifications and is also responsible to maintain current product specifications
• Develops and implements production/ processing methods and controls to meet quality standards in the most cost effective manner
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding suppliers’ proposals for process improvements and equipment additions or modifications
• Evaluates competitors’ products and materials, including patent information, to contribute to the establishment of benchmarks for new products
• Maintains current knowledge on possible “Green” materials, processes, equipment possibilities and incorporates where feasible
• Train managers/associates on new products, including raw materials, manufacturing procedures, product specifications and properties, and applications related characteristics
• Adopt and utilize ISO 9000 procedures
• Review daily operating variances, troubleshooting for resolution
• Direct involvement and travel to existing and potential customers for design of new products
• Interacts with Suppliers, Consultants, Customers, Universities, etc.; to support duties above
• Collaboration with other members of Habasit’s R&D personnel worldwide
• Responsible for product and material certifications / approvals by appropriate agency when required: NSF, USDA, USDA Dairy, EU, REACH
• Any other duties as assigned by Manager Product Development R&D US

COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements/preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required – MSc Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science
• Preferred – Minimum 3 – 5 years manufacturing with PVC experience
• Preferred – Minimum 2 – 4 years analytical, testing and characterization techniques of polymeric materials
• Preferred – Experience with Plastics and Rubber chemistry
• Preferred – Must have project management experience in R&D/product development, and the ability to interface with manufacturing, marketing, quality assurance, and customers
• Preferred - Must have analytical skills, and possess excellent verbal, technical writing, and general presentation skills
• Required – Read, Write and Comprehend English
• Preferred – Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Autocad (Solid works or Pro Engineering a plus)