Product Development & Validation Associate

VYBOND SPECIALTY ADHESIVES LLC; Salmons (KY); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VYBOND SPECIALTY ADHESIVES LLC is seeking a Product Development Associate to execute development and qualification activities including alternate materials qualification, production validation, and process improvements.

You will work under Product Development Engineers and collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure trials are executed per plan and documentation is complete. The role requires strong technical coordination and meticulous record-keeping.

Formación

• Associate degree in a technical discipline preferred.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience in product development, lab testing, quality, manufacturing, or process-support work.
• Experience with adhesives, coatings, polymers, extrusion, or related manufacturing processes is a plus.
• Ability to follow written test methods, specifications, and trial protocols accurately.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as required.

Responsabilidades

• Execute product development, improvement, and qualification activities using approved specs and plans.
• Prepare materials, testing, documentation, and cross-functional support for projects.
• Lead day-to-day execution of production validation trials with cross-functional teams.
• Confirm trial readiness and approvals before startup.
• Observe trials, document deviations, and escalate issues for engineering review.
• Compile qualification data, summarize results, and prepare reports and change-control docs.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Educación

Technical discipline (Associate degree preferrred)

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Electronic quality systems

Descripción del empleo

VYBOND SPECIALTY ADHESIVES LLC is seeking a Product Development Associate to execute development and qualification activities including alternate materials qualification, production validation, and process improvements.

You will work under Product Development Engineers and collaborate with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure trials are executed per plan and documentation is complete. The role requires strong technical coordination and meticulous record-keeping.