Color R&D Engineer: PVC/Ink Formulations & Innovation

Continental Group Sector ContiTech; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts, including tire-dis

Competitive Bonus Program

Employer 401(k) Match

On-Site Gym

Job summary

Continental Group Sector ContiTech is seeking an R&D Project Manager to oversee new color formulations and materials development across PVC, TPO, and inks. You will prepare samples, manage specifications, and coordinate data through the Design Verification Process while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

You will lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts, supervise technicians indirectly, and ensure rigorous data management and documentation for research projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in polymer science, chemistry, or engineering or other technical degree or equivalent experience.
• Passing color test.
• Team player. Able to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate technical information to a diverse audience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and fully document research projects.
• Detail oriented and Hands On.
• Practical experience using problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of pigments preferred.
• Experience with calendering, gravure and spreadcoating applications.

Responsibilities

• Developing new color formulations to meet customer and market needs in PVC, TPO and inks.
• Preparing samples.
• Following product development process including the creation of technical specifications and Design Verification Process and proper data management of applicable information.
• Working with vendors to benchmark product offerings and qualify new raw materials for serial production.
• Managing the effective use of external testing facilities and data analysis.
• Directing analytical and competitive product analysis in order to benchmark our products performance against competitive products in the marketplace and determine best in class attributes.
• Communicating with colleagues at all of levels within the organization.
• Working with cross functional teams and lead the investigation of the root causes of product and/or process issues.
• Supervising technicians indirectly and other R&D staff in the completion of assignments.
• Participating in additional duties as required

Skills

Color testing

Team player

Independent work

Technical communication

Research documentation

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Pigments knowledge

Calendering/gravure/spreadcoat

Education

Bachelor's degree in polymer science, chemistry, or engineering

Job description

Continental Group Sector ContiTech is seeking an R&D Project Manager to oversee new color formulations and materials development across PVC, TPO, and inks. You will prepare samples, manage specifications, and coordinate data through the Design Verification Process while collaborating with vendors and internal teams.

You will lead cross-functional problem-solving efforts, supervise technicians indirectly, and ensure rigorous data management and documentation for research projects.