Color Science Technical Lead

3 months ago

Ashtabula, United States Vibrantz Technologies, Inc. Full time

About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies ("Vibrantz" or "Company") is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees' heads, hands and - uniquely - their hearts.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

Job Function

Reporting into the Color Science Manager, the Color Science POS Technical Lead will be based out of Ashtabula and will provide technical leadership and direction throughout the organization in relation to the Pearls product and similar technologies. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the successful design, development, and implementation of technical projects, while fostering a collaborative and efficient team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Possess in-depth knowledge of coatings technologies and Pearls Product and stay up to date on industry trends and best practices.
  • Support the development process by defining customer specific technical requirements, understanding the market needs, and proposing solutions through the ideation funnel.
  • Provide in-depth product knowledge while working alongside cross-functional teams.
  • Be the go-to-person for Pearls technology related questions for both internal and external clients.
  • Provide in-depth training, presentations, and workshops related to Pearls for internal and external clients.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and identify solutions.
  • Building, optimizing, and delivering databases and color collections.
  • Implementation of both the colorants and the color databases/collections in the customer's equipment and software.
  • Advising and training customers regarding the use of colorants and Innovatint software.
  • Break down projects into manageable tasks and create timelines for completion.
  • Estimate project effort and resources required for successful completion.
  • Manage project risks and develop contingency plans.
  • Track project progress and report to stakeholders.
  • Proactively source and manage supplies from both internal and external vendors to ensure timely project completion.
  • Mentor and coach team members, fostering their technical growth and development.
  • Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., management, operations, customer service, etc.) to ensure project alignment.
  • Liaise with clients or stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Collaborate with the Pearls Business Development Manager to identify customer targets and plan travel accordingly.
  • Ability to travel 40-50% of the time, often with short notice.
Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in technical field (Engineering, Chemistry, or related field) required.
  • 4+ years of experience in customer-facing roles, with a focus on coatings technical and tinting systems
  • Strong problem solving and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience with customers.
  • Global experience, preferred.
  • Knowledge of market and its applications is desired.
Benefits
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Location

Ashtabula, OH
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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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