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R&D ENGINEER (ST. PETERSBURG, FL)

OVERVIEW

Global manufacturer of advanced laminates and coated films for the safety, security and energy markets has this immediate need.

Assist in development and scaling up of existing, new and improved products. Serve as a liaison between R&D and manufacturing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in development of new/improved products by sourcing new materials, making/testing sample constructions in the laboratory, arranging/overseeing production trials, quantifying performance properties, and by establishing robust production processes

Analyze the properties of films/chemicals in order to assist with quality control, troubleshooting, creation of performance property data sheets, competitor film analysis, and other general purposes

Assist in identification/evaluation/qualification of alternative, new, and improved raw materials

Generate ideas for new products/processes

Provide technical support to production operations and oversee production trials

Provide technical support to the Sales and Marketing departments

Assist specifying coating formulations & ensuring formulas/process conditions are correctly specified

Identify/obtain/evaluate alternative raw materials and product constructions that will offer benefits such as improved performance, better appearance, lower cost, or a viable second source

Initiate/manage R&D projects which can be comprised of interdepartmental members

Enhance knowledge base through seminars/workshops/other industry-oriented technical offerings

Follow/support all company policies, including promotion of safety throughout company

Help achieve company Quality Policy and Integrated Systems Management goals and support the maintenance of the ISO process while performing duties

Stay current on all required Environmental Health and Safety training

QUALITY SYSTEMS RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate/assist in identifying how the work that you do that affects the quality, or impacts the environmental aspects of the products or services we provide to customer(s)

Write procedures or work instructions that describe your work

Provide input and verify that documented procedures are adequate and accurate

Keep records and data

Participate in internal audits, ongoing process improvement, external registration and surveillance audits

REQUIREMENTS

M.S. in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry preferred, or BS Chemistry/Chemical Engineering and 10+ years in an R&D/manufacturing lab environment, related to chemistry, materials, and/or polymers

Knowledge of roll-to-toll manufacturing

Working knowledge/experience with testing techniques appropriate to polymer films, adhesives, and organic coatings, such as measurement of tensile properties, thermal properties, weathering properties, optical properties, adhesive and cohesive properties, and UV-cured coating properties

Ability to work under minimal or no supervision

Advanced understanding of concepts theory and functions of equipment/manufacturing processes

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to read and interpret documents (standards, rules, instructions, manuals)

Good mechanical aptitude

Basic understanding of Design of Experiments, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, to follow a scientific method, to analyze results

Ability to write coherent informative reports and presentations

Ability to travel up to 20%

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT PROFICIENCY EXPECTED

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Q&A Software, LBL Software (Windows 5.0)

UV/VIS/IR Spectrophotometer, FTIR, Datacolor Colorimeter, Haze-Gard, Optical Densitometer, Peel Tester, balances, laminator, high-shear mixers, Taber abrader, particle-size analysis, gas chromatography

Basic polymer and adhesive characterization including rheological techniques, adhesive and coating formulation

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QUALITY ENGINEER - AEROSPACE (HOPKINTON, MA)

Aerospace industry leader in the design and manufacture of engineered solutions for the control of shock and vibration has this immediate need!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform as technical liaison with production planning, operations and engineering personnel on all quality related topics (inspection, testing, non-conformities management, manufacturing process PAR and CAR, etc.)

Support the planning and the design of quality control inside manufacturing processes, as part of the project team, and following APQP principles if requested

Maximize efficiency by analyzing quality issues / data / results, propose improvements

Review/implement proposed and processed engineering changes and/or other specification requirements from a quality point of view

Assist in the management of MRB process with engineering and production, ensure a quick and controlled disposition of all non-conform materials

Review/manage customer CAR’s, publish and managed quality alerts and coordinate containment activities on the floor in conjunction with the production management

Implement quality improvements to reduce non conformities in our manufacturing processes (application of SPC principles, mistake proofing, quality training, self-inspection)

Support the training of all floor operators on inspection, quality principles, quality control

Validate all quality related floor instructions (i.e. visual criteria, limit samples)

Coordinate all source inspections activities, ensure appropriate scheduling with customer service

Provide direction and support to the inspection team as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

BS in an engineering discipline with experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment, or a combination of experience and/or education to meet the responsibilities of the position

Knowledge of quality systems certifications. i.e. to IATF16949, AS9100 and ISO9001

Thorough knowledge/understanding of quality tools (FAI, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC, PFMEA, APQP, MSA)

Understanding of Corrective/Preventative Actions, statistical and other quality tools

The following certificates are desirable: CQM, CQE, or CQA

Must be a proactive problem-solver with an understanding of problem solving tools

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Previous experience with rubber or plastics and machining manufacturing helpful

Must be a US Citizen

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DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT-MEDICAL ADHESIVES (REMOTE)

OVERVIEW

Global manufacturer of adhesives/coatings/oligomers/related equipment has this immediate need! Responsible for the global growth of revenue in Dymax’ medical business unit.  The creation and execution of the medical market’s strategic plan, inclusive of driving increasing profitability year over year, filling the development pipeline with projects that align with the segments chosen.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead business development activities with Business Development Managers, Product Line Managers, Global Strategic Account Managers, Regional sales, application engineers and R&D, across the globe to penetrate assigned markets.

Monitor market trends and identify focus areas to bring quick wins and highest return on investments, ensure best fit and alignment between customer expectations and the Company’s technical and service capabilities. Create and maintain metrics to rank projects and allocate resources accordingly.

Provide market insights to the Senior Leadership Team about competitive landscape, customer needs, technology trends and generate product development initiatives with clear value propositions to target selected opportunities. Identify new markets segments/market adjacencies, create business cases, and provide recommendations for Go / No-Go decisions with financial justification.

In conjunction with Company regional sales teams and internal resources, execute on account strategies, annual sales plans, and revenue budgets that are aligned with Strategic Account opportunities and Company’s strategic sales objectives to achieve targeted YOY growth.

Develop deep multi-level and multi-functional relationships at customer’s HQ, design centers and at key regional manufacturing locations, as well as with their contract manufacturers and machine builders. Determine key influences for qualification/specification and purchasing decisions related to Company product offerings.

Monitor sales pipeline as well as drive key initiatives to increase pipeline value by launching new products, winning new applications and/or locations for deeper account penetration and sales growth.

Drive qualification or specification wins for Company products that enable or drive their use at customers’ direct or contracted manufacturing locations.

Capture competitive intelligence and provide information to Company main departments and Senior Leadership on a regular basis.

Deliver periodic, current-year global sales forecasts and sales plans by strategic account.

Develop, communicate, and coordinate local and global pricing strategies and actions.

Utilize professional selling skills set, including Account Planning, Personal Selling skills, Consultative Solution selling and Value-Added selling.

Exhibit consistent, professional, and ethical behavior.

Significant travel (up to 50%) to customer headquarters, design facilities, and manufacturing locations, as well as related industry events and company events, as demanded by the business.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced degree in Chemistry, Engineering or related disciplines; MBA preferred.

Minimum of 10 years of successful B2B direct commercial leadership at large accounts in a technical industry.  International B2B experience and experience in specialty materials sales strongly desired.

Established set of professional leadership skills, inclusive of strategic planning, sales leadership, and product line oversight.

Self-motivated, energetic performer with solid analytical, planning, communication, and computer skills.