Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Drive and lead all technical activities related to the development of new products or improvements of existing products.
• Develop formulations (new innovation and color matching) at lab scale, supporting introduction of any new required raw material.
• Verify performance and design robustness to generate datasheet and specifications.
• Issue recommendation for processing conditions and support scale up in Manufacturing to ensure hand-over to production.
• Ensure development quality and effectiveness through an efficient coordination of lab activities with PAD technicians.
• Manage collaboration with other functions (Commercial, Procurement, Manufacturing) to maximize the quality and the speed of development.
• Maintain all systems and documentation required for effective operations: DQP, PLM, SAP, Accolade, SDS, TDS.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations at internal meetings or at customers
• Support on technical advice and training to internal ( Sales, technicians, etc.) and external customers on product recommendations, processing, and application of new or existing products.
• Provide guidance to procurement in respect to supplier selection and alternate sources of key raw materials. . Ensure safe handling and use of raw materials in development and manufacturing.
• Good maintenance of lab equipment
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Education
• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Polymer or Material Science or equivalent
Work Experience
• At least 3 years working experience in plastic compounding and plastic testing. Polymer formulation knowledge is mandatory.
Languages
• Able to communicate in English (written and spoken)
Other skills
• Proactive, good agility, able to multitasks
• Able to work independently under little supervision
• Able to work under pressure to meet commitments and deadlines; results oriented
• Judgment and decision making skills
• Strong technical and analytical thinking
• Good technical documents interpretation