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New Product Development Scientist

3 Sigma

Troy, OH | Full Time

$93k-116k (estimate)

2 Months Ago

New Product Development Scientist

3 Sigma Troy, OH

$93k-116k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Months Ago

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3 Sigma is Hiring a New Product Development Scientist Near Troy, OH

Job Title: New Product Development Scientist Location: Troy, OH

Business Unit: 3 Sigma FLSA Status: Salary Exempt

Reporting to: Technical Director Department: Commercial, R&D

Direct Reports: No

Summary

The New Product Development Scientist position will be based out of Troy, OH manufacturing plant reporting directly to the Technical Director. NPD Scientist is responsible for overseeing and executing product development activities and providing technical support to internal and external stakeholders related to the Specialty Films & Labels sales channels at 3 Sigma and Duraco Specialty Materials. This includes recommending, planning, prioritizing, and conducting experimental lab work, product prototyping and optimization, product testing, literature research, as well as data gathering, processing, and reporting. NPD Scientist will also be responsible for maintaining relationships with key suppliers, new raw material qualifications, supporting secondary raw material qualifications, cost savings efforts, and working closely with other functional teams on NPD trial, scale-up, and new product commercialization activities.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute development and technical support for Specialty Films & Labels New Product Development (NPD) pipeline, with ability to deliver at least 5 product launches per year
Conduct required laboratory experimentation and testing, and provide leadership in pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) formulation development, new PSA construction prototyping, materials design, process optimization, and product testing that aligns with Specialty Film & Labels site capabilities and strategic initiatives
Engage and collaborate with customers as well as Marketing and Sales Teams to identify key development opportunities and appropriately prioritize projects and initiatives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and functional teams to ensure efficient product development, scale-up, performance optimization, and commercialization
Establishing and cultivating relationships with suppliers of key raw materials
Provide technical leadership in support of cost-savings initiatives including, but not limited to, alternate raw material identification, insource/outsource decisions, and formulation enhancements for increased throughput and efficiencies
Provide timely data processing, organizing, and reporting to superiors and functional teams, including generating and sharing ideas for NPD projects and opportunities
Proactively identify and implement best safety and lab practices that accelerate growth within the function
Enhance NPD and Project Management processes and establishing improved IP protection practices
Other duties as assigned

Personal Attributes:

Results driven and able to focus on, prioritize, and execute individual activities
Curious, learning-driven – enjoys leveraging new knowledge to enhance current chemistries, constructions, and products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent laboratory, technical, and analytical skills including FTIR, rheological, and basic PSA testing
Comfortable working in a high-pace environment and navigating changing priorities
Effective in engaging and collaborating with cross-functional teams and colleagues
Outstanding personal integrity and ethics
Understands and easily connects products, technologies, and capabilities across a diverse portfolio of customers and markets
Demonstrated ability to work across different systems and adapt to new processes
Enjoys working with a diverse group of individuals internally and externally
Strong planning and organizational skills

Qualifications: Required Skills, Education, and Experience

BS or MS in a Technical field; preferably Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science
1-3 Years of relevant hands-on laboratory experience in organic or polymer chemistry preferably in polymer formulating with emphasis on pressure sensitive adhesives technologies
Experience with development methodologies including project management, stage-gate, ideation, Design of Experiments (DOE), IP management, and literature and patent research
Good knowledge of additives, formulation processing, applications, and analytical test methods

Experience in PSA coating and web handling highly preferred
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products with advanced experience in Excel and analytics programs (e.g., Minitab, JMP, etc.)

Travel

Must be able to travel within the US
10-15% Domestic Travel

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

SALARY

$93k-116k (estimate)

POST DATE

04/11/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/10/2024

WEBSITE

3sigma-bg.com

HEADQUARTERS

BROCKWAY, PA

SIZE

<25

FOUNDED

1995

CEO

KAREN WALES

REVENUE

<$5M

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