Product Development Intern

First Quality King of Prussia PA; McElhattan (Clinton County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Quality Enterprises, headquartered in New York with operations across the U.S., seeks a Product Evaluation Specialist to support the Product Development team in McElhattan, PA. The role focuses on preparing and maintaining schedules for periodic evaluations of FQ good and competitive products by independent laboratories, and internally testing product changes and new introductions.

You will develop and circulate benchmarking reports, assist with technical presentations to customers and

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a schedule for periodic evaluations of FQ good and competitive products by independent laboratories
• As needed, internally test and evaluate good and competitive products, with special emphasis on product changes and new product introductions.
• Establish and maintain a searchable database of evaluation results
• Maintain an inventory of competitive products retains
• Develop and circulate reports on benchmarking activity to designated individuals, with special emphasis on trends and possible contributing factors.
• Assist with technical presentations to customers and new technical Sales staff.
• Assist in preparation and compilation of product information and data for competitive bids and Sales presentations.
• Provide recommendations for improvement to testing methods, equipment, and potential cost savings.
• Understand FDA, ISO and other standards and regulations as they apply to FQ.
• Perform other responsibilities as r requested by the Product Development Manager

Job description

• Prepare and maintain a schedule for periodic evaluations of FQ good and competitive products by independent laboratories
• As needed, internally test and evaluate good and competitive products, with special emphasis on product changes and new product introductions.
• Establish and maintain a searchable database of evaluation results
• Maintain an inventory of competitive products retains
• Develop and circulate reports on benchmarking activity to designated individuals, with special emphasis on trends and possible contributing factors.
• Assist with technical presentations to customers and new technical Sales staff.
• Assist in preparation and compilation of product information and data for competitive bids and Sales presentations.
• Provide recommendations for improvement to testing methods, equipment, and potential cost savings.
• Understand FDA, ISO and other standards and regulations as they apply to FQ.
• Perform other responsibilities as r requested by the Product Development Manager

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data. First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status. Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions. Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.