POSITION IS ON-SITE IN MIDDELTOWN, CTLOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Develops new products and optimizes existing products
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION- PRIMARY:Drive New Product Development Projectso Perform design of experiments (DOE). Propose and execute experiment plans. Analyze laboratoryand production data in support of projects.o Prepare prototypes for internal testing and field testing.o Laboratory testing including tensile, coefficient of friction, abrasion, rheology, and others.o Maintain clear laboratory notes & prepare test reports.o Support production trials including preparation, documentation, supervision, sample collection andtesting.o Collaborate with various departments and stakeholders to facilitate development andcommercialization of new products.o Maintenance and upkeep of lab environment, equipment and supplies.o Create and maintain laboratory standard operating procedures.Manufacturing Supporto Supervise scale up of new raw materials and products from R&D to manufacturing.o Support manufacturing team with process improvement and troubleshooting projects.o Lead raw material qualification projects in collaboration with supply chain and manufacturingteams.Prepare project updates and technical reports for supervisor outlining progress and next stepsPerform all duties in a safe manner according to standard operating procedures. Observe all EHS rules and regulations.Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERREDTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Therequirements/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 essentialfunctions.Required – Bachelor’s Degree in chemical engineering, chemistry, or related fieldRequired - 0-5 years’ experience in research and development or application engineeringRequired - Project management experienceRequired - Read, write, comprehend EnglishPreferred - R&D laboratory experience including polymer materials testing and/or mixing of rubber and plastic materialsPreferred - Experience testing, analyzing, and characterizing polymeric materialsPreferred - Experience with plastics, rubber, and/or urethane chemistry