Chemist

Sika; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika in Lyndhurst, New Jersey is seeking a Product Manager focused on maintaining and developing new products for the automotive OEM industry in North America. The role involves managing projects from proposal to release, ensuring quality control, and providing technical solutions to customers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in project management and a relevant degree in Chemistry or Engineering. The position offers a salary range of $85K – $105K based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects from idea to product release.
• Strong understanding of quality control requirements.
• Ability to provide technical solutions to customers.

Responsibilities

• Independently run TCP, PDP, PMP activities.
• Manage assigned projects according to Sika PCP process.
• Transfer new products to production plants and supervise trials.
• Identify second source suppliers and approve raw materials.
• Provide training to new employees and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Project management

Analytical Testing

Technical solutions

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in Chemistry or Engineering

Job description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position

Responsible for maintaining and developing new products for the automotive OEM industry for the North America market according to Sika’ s internal processes.

Specific Responsibilities

• Independently run TCP, PDP, PMP and scout activities according to Sika internal processes.
• Responsible for managing assigned projects (from idea proposal to product release) according to Sika PCP process.
• Define QC (short term release & long term) requirements to ensure product quality and performance.
• Responsible for transferring new products/ technologies to production plants and supervise plant trials.
• Identify second source suppliers and approve alternative raw materials.
• Initiate and attend technical presentations from raw material suppliers.
• Obtain and interpret customer specification testing, gain material approval from customer specification testing.
• Visit customers sites and provide technical solutions to customers.
• Work with internal customers; sales, marketing, EHS, production and operation in assigned activities.
• Learn and acquire expertise in Analytical Testing & Equipment necessary to carry out project work.
• Maintain assigned equipment in good operating condition and keep calibrations up to date.
• Participate in and contribute to TC Lyndhurst Safety, Nuage and 5S activities and interact with other Sika global platforms.
• Keep accurate and organized work records.
• Provide accurate and detailed monthly or project reports using good data collection and analytical skills.
• Provide training to new employees, Technicians and/or Jr Chemists.
• Maintain a clean, safe, tidy and harassment free work environment.
• Operate as an effective, cooperative Team Member with peers and subordinates in the Laboratory.
• Attend all the necessary training requested by the company.
• Must be able to travel, approx. 10% of work time.

Compensation

Salary Range: $85K – $105K based on education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.