Product Development Engineer - Adhesives
Job Description
Product Development Engineer – Adhesives
We are working with a multi-site developer of labels, packaging, and paper converting in the Greater Green Bay Wisconsin area. The Senior Product Development Engineer – Adhesives will be part of the Technical team, which consists of engineers, technicians, and analysts working in Research & Development, Technical Service, Process Improvement, and Quality roles. The emphasis of this role will be in the application, design, and customer satisfaction of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive products.
Role and Responsibilities
- Partnering with Sales & Marketing to define gaps in company’s product portfolio and identify new growth opportunities within the pressure sensitive industry
- Working directly with customers to understand and define their wants, needs, and associated value of new technologies
- Developing new products that meet customer CTQs and are robust in design. Defining manufacturing and quality specifications for products
- Partnering with Manufacturing and Procurement teams on product developments, process developments, and process improvements with the goal of creating growth-enabling new products and optimizing profit margins
- Serve as an internal subject matter expert to the company in all areas of adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA’s), specifically
- Stay abreast of new adhesive technologies and evolving trends in the PSA industry through engagement with suppliers, customers, and industry conferences
- Lead new raw material qualifications in a timely fashion
- Support process optimization, PSA hygiene best practices, and troubleshooting in the manufacturing plant
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Steve Sapita at ssapita@cps4jobs.com.
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Salary
$85,000 - $120,000
Job Requirements
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years of Technical / Product Development experience in a related industry
- BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Material Science & Engineering
- A strong background in adhesives and pressure sensitive products
- Knowledge of paper, film, release liners and converting processes
- Background in emulsion polymerization and formulation
- Hands-on experience with a variety of coating and converting process equipment
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Steve Sapita at ssapita@cps4jobs.com.
JO: 7.24.SS1
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Meet Your Recruiter
Steve Sapita
Section Manager - Lab Industrial
SPECIALTIES: All Industrial Research & Development Laboratory related positions including: Formulation Chemist; Synthetic Chemist; R & D Leadership; Analytical Chemistry; Technical Service; Regulatory; Project Mangers; Process Chemistry; Environmental and Health; Quality Positions; Material Scientist.
EXPERIENCE: My area of specialty includes: Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Specialty Chemicals, Building Materials, Polymers, Petrochemical, Agrochemical; Surface Cleaners; Ink; Surfactants; Resins.
The levels of candidates that I place include Chemists; Sr Chemists; Innovation; Directors; Quality Professionals; Technical Service Professionals; Production Supervisors; EHS Specialists; Scientist; Regulatory Professionals; and Laboratory Support Personnel.
I’M IN THIS BUSINESS BECAUSE: There’s no better feeling than helping someone realize their potential by assisting them in advancing their career. I love making that connection! My goal is to consistently build long lasting relationships with both my clients and my applicants.
CLIENTS CAN COUNT ON ME BECAUSE: I pride myself on the quality of my work and I truly CARE about their needs. The better I know them, the better my understanding is as to who would fit their needs.