Innovative Adhesives Product Development Engineer

Paycom - ATS; Salmons (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vybond Group, Inc. seeks an engineer to drive adhesive tape development from concept to launch. You will design experiments, run characterisation trials, and refine materials for market demands in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, project management, and collaboration with process, quality and production teams to ensure timely delivery of new products and improvements.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or Chemistry or related field.
• Three plus years in pressure sensitive adhesive tape design or manufacturing.
• Experience with material testing methods and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Follow established design control procedures for new products.
• Design experiments, run trials, and interpret data for product development.
• Coordinate trials on pilot and production lines for adhesives.
• Lead product development projects aligned with corporate goals and schedules.
• Source and assess new materials for cost reduction and innovation.
• Identify processing issues and drive cross-functional problem resolution.
• Prepare finished tape samples and document test methods and results.
• Develop technical documentation for new products (specs, stability, data).
• Apply ASTM standards and PSTC methods as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Product Development Manager.

Skills

Adhesives exposure

Project management

Data interpretation

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

Polymer Science or Chemistry

Tools

FTIR

DSC

peel adhesion testing

SPC/DOE/MiniTab

Job description

Vybond Group, Inc. seeks an engineer to drive adhesive tape development from concept to launch. You will design experiments, run characterisation trials, and refine materials for market demands in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong analytical skills, project management, and collaboration with process, quality and production teams to ensure timely delivery of new products and improvements.