About this opportunity
ProFusion Industries, LLC lists this Product Development and Applications Scientist opportunity in fairlawn, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Product Development and Applications Scientist
Job Summary: The Product Development and Applications Scientist works with Business Development and Sales/Marketing teams to understand customer requirements and key values to define new product opportunities, all the while incorporating ProFusion Industries’ technology to meet and exceed customer needs.
Job Duties:
Lead the facility’s efforts for developing new products from concept to commercialization, utilizing stage gate methodology.
Collaborate with customers to define functional product performance requirements and translate them into product requirements and commercialize sales.
Lead the development through plant trial and manufacturing hand off.
Communicate strategy and results to the team.
Work closely with Customer Service, Operations, and Quality departments to ensure customer expectations are met.
Provide technical support to the manufacturing processes and assist in resolution of problems as required.
Value and exercise excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
Be a willing participant in other projects as assigned.
Assume other responsibilities and perform other related duties as needed.
Job Specifications & Qualifications:
BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and/or Polymer Science preferred, with specialization in product and/or process development.
Plastic formulation experience preferred in TPO, TPU, PVC, and other thermoplastic polymers.
Knowledge of extrusion and/or calendering processes preferred.
Demonstrated skill in being detail-oriented, organizing work, and setting priorities.
Strong work and personal ethics.
Deal effectively with company personnel at all levels.
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with all levels in the organization.
Ability to work cross-functionally with individuals and teams.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
Strong problem-solving skills, inherent curiosity, and “hands on” engineering experience.
Applicants must be able to work safely around manufacturing equipment in a drug-free work site.
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