Lead, R&D (Engnr/Chemist/Specialist)

Responsible for designing and conducting experiments toward the development or improvement of custom polymer compounds. Responsible for developing a testing plan, and procedure, data analysis, and communication of results. Five plus years direct, relevant experience with ability to operate independently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads development of products, adhering to customer specifications, quality, and operational goals and standards.
• Applies multiple theories in testing/approaches to the creation of if needed.
• Provides project management to product platform development including application of statistical experimental design, product testing, and data analysis.
• Identifies material and other functional specifications to meet customer requirements.
• Provides technical guidance across business units.
• Partners with manufacturing to establish quality and testing conditions for new materials.
• Presents technical work to customers and various levels of management.

Physical/Environ. Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk and/or hear. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area. Work is inside and the individual is exposed to a normal lab environment. Occasionally work in a manufacturing environment where the noise level is loud. The individual will be required to work extensively at a computer screen and will, at times, sit at a desk for extended periods.

Scope

Business Unit