Product Development Engineer

Summary

Manages technical projects related to the development of new product formulations, approval of existing commercial materials, technical service, and product/margin improvement. Provides technical support where required throughout the organization. Personnel in this position are often sought out by other members of the company as a resource for solving problems.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develops new product formulations and modifies/improves existing product formulations to meet customers' specifications or agreed control plans.
• Provides base formulations for product price Initiates production of sample formulations and compounds. Authorizes the release of samples for customer evaluations.
• Coordinates the development of new products with Laboratories, Manufacturing and Process Engineering to assure products can be produced and tested in compliance on a commercial
• Reviews, analyzes and evaluates physical, thermal, weatherable, paintable, and analytical test Organizes this data for presentation as required by customers (i.e. Certification Packages, Technical Data Sheets, etc.)
• Evaluates raw materials for approved use in new or existing product
• Coordinates the product formulations color requirements with color additive packages and concentrates from various color Works with color group to develop color formulations.
• Compiles and distributes periodic reviews and updates, such as project lists, monthly reports, and other reports as specified by the Product Development Manager.
• Assures compliance with various regulatory agencies as related to product formulations (i.e. UL, FDA, NAFTA, NSF, ).
• Interfaces with vendors to identify new, or improvements to existing raw
• Participates in semi-weekly meetings to prioritize and schedule the production of
• Participates in periodic Sales Meetings and monthly
• Complete case studies, research projects, and material studies for sharing via presentation to the technology team
• Contributes to and participates in the development and implementation of procedures and work instructions to satisfy corporate compliance to defined management
• Interfaces with sales representatives and customers to identify new product development opportunities, to verify existing project requirements, and to update the status of existing projects
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by
  
  

Recommended Qualifications

• Technical degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or Analytical and Organic Chemistry background, education or training.
• At least 2 years of relevant technical experience within product development
• Skilled in the use of basic computer software, including word-processing and
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office Environment
• Occasional travel to laboratories and production sites