Overview In this role you drive the development of scalable technology platforms and differentiated products that align with strategic growth. You collaborate with customers and internal teams to create new products, processes and tests while solving problems and pursuing continuous improvement. You manage projects through stage-gate processes, mentor others, and ensure quality and timely delivery. You partner with Design Teams, Sales and customers on technology transfer and application optimization, contributing to IP and growth strategies. This position offers an impact role in advancing sustainable, performance-driven polymer solutions within a collaborative, technology-forward environment.
Responsibilities- Lead development of differentiated technology platforms (materials, formulations, additive systems) aligned to performance, regulatory, and sustainability goals
- Drive experimentation, prototyping, testing, qualification, and scale-up with Research, Manufacturing, and Engineering
- Ensure adherence to Management of Change processes
- Lead and mentor development engineers and specialists to deliver projects on time and to quality standards
- Manage execution through stage-gate processes, milestones, and continuous workflow improvement
- Partner with Design Teams, Sales, and customers on technology transfer, trials, and application optimization
- Provide clear project updates through reviews and customer engagements
- Contribute technical insight to growth strategies, monitor competitive technologies, and support IP initiatives
- Stay engaged with industry trends and organizations
- Develop talent, support recruitment, and strengthen technical capabilities
- Maintain strong documentation and IP practices
- Integrate sustainability objectives into product and platform design
Key requirements- Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field
- 5-7 years plus of relevant work experience in color, plastics, paints/inks, custom plastics compounding, etc. with polymer processing and compounding required
- Functional and technical knowledge of polymeric materials and design of experiments (DOE) methodology and statistical data analysis in formulation, material design, and product testing
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Highly organized and adaptable
- Excellent communication and collaboration
- Polymer processing and compounding
- Materials design and formulation
- Design of Experiments (DOE)
