Product Development Specialist

1 month ago


Kendallville, United States Systematic Business Consulting Full time

A premier manufacturer is seeking a qualified Product Development Specialist to join their highly successful and growing team, located in Kendallville, IN. Relocation assistance available.


Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to develop and optimize Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) compound formulations for various applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including chemists, material scientists, and production engineers, to design and implement experimental plans.

• Perform material testing, analysis, and characterization to ensure product quality, consistency, and adherence to industry standards.

• Troubleshoot and address technical challenges related to compounding processes, raw materials, and product performance.

• Innovate and propose new ideas for product development, cost optimization, and process improvements.

• Utilize statistical tools and methodologies to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions to drive decision-making.

• Document research findings, experimental protocols, and results in detailed reports.

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory developments related to PVC compounding.

• Assist in the scale-up of laboratory-developed formulations to production-scale processes.


Requirements:

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related field. Preferred

• 5 years of plastics industry experience. REQUIRED

• 2 years of proven Polyvinyl Chloride PVC specific experience in research and development. REQUIRED (Without this experience, candidates will not be considered)

• Strong knowledge of PVC materials, compounding techniques, and formulation principles and compounding machinery and equipment. REQUIRED

• 1 year of leadership experience in Manufacturing or Military. Strongly Preferred

• Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis, and statistical software/tools. Required

• 1 year of experience with process scale-up and technology transfer from laboratory to production. Required

• Familiarity with polymer characterization techniques, such as rheology, thermal analysis, and mechanical testing. Preferred

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to PVC compounds. Preferred

• Up to 20% travel with possibility of overnights.



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