Product Development Engineer - Plastics & Coatings

Orafol Americas Inc; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

PPE reimbursement

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Orafol Americas Inc. Reflective Solutions Division in Avon, CT is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive new product development through PDP to commercialization. The Engineer will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate testing, budgeting and vendor coordination to deliver innovative products.

You will develop new capabilities for new products, manage documentation and ensure quality and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering.
• 0-5 years of experience in plastics, film and/or coating industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team through PDP gates from concept to commercialization.
• Develop new products leveraging existing capabilities and capabilities for new designs.
• Coordinate testing, interpretation and reporting of results.
• Provide technical and supply chain support to coatings, resins, films, etc.
• Assist in establishing the Product Development budget and manage related expenditures.
• Process purchase orders for chemicals, resins, additives, etc.
• Collaborate with customers on requirements and field trials.
• Follow EH&S guidelines and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Orafol Americas Inc. Reflective Solutions Division in Avon, CT is seeking a Product Development Engineer to drive new product development through PDP to commercialization. The Engineer will lead cross-functional teams and coordinate testing, budgeting and vendor coordination to deliver innovative products.

You will develop new capabilities for new products, manage documentation and ensure quality and safety compliance in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement.