R&D Materials Specialist - Large-Format Printing

Super Color Digital, LLC

Irvine (CA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Super Color Digital, LLC in Irvine, CA seeks an R&D Representative to support research, testing, evaluation, and implementation of new materials, products, equipment, and production solutions within a large-format printing and manufacturing environment.

The role collaborates with vendors and internal Production teams to test substrates, inks, laminates, adhesives, and displays; it also manages PO processing, vendor quotes, and purchasing records in the ERP system while helping identify

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in R&D support, purchasing, manufacturing, printing, production, or related environment preferred.
Experience within large-format printing, signage, graphics, fabrication, or manufacturing industry strongly preferred.
Experience creating and processing Purchase Orders preferred.
Familiarity with large-format printing materials, substrates, inks, adhesives, laminates, finishing products, or fabrication materials is a plus.
Experience communicating with vendors and obtaining quotes, samples, and technical product information.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple projects and follow up consistently.
Basic to intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with ERP, purchasing, or inventory management systems preferred.
Experience with PrintIQ or similar print-management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Research new materials, products, equipment, and production solutions for large-format printing, finishing, fabrication, and display applications.
Research and evaluate substrates, including rigid and flexible materials used in large-format print production.
Evaluate inks, coatings, adhesives, tapes, laminates, mounting materials, and finishing products.
Research materials and components used in fabrication, displays, signage, LED applications, and custom projects.
Obtain product samples, technical specifications, pricing, and availability from vendors.
Coordinate testing of new materials and products on company equipment.
Work directly with Printing, Cutting, Finishing, Fabrication, Prepress, and other production departments during product testing.
Document testing results, including print quality, color performance, adhesion, durability, finishing compatibility, fabrication requirements, and overall production performance.
Compare new products against existing materials based on quality, performance, cost, availability, and ease of production.
Research alternative materials and vendors when products are discontinued, unavailable, experiencing long lead times, or have significant cost increases.
Assist with identifying cost-saving opportunities without negatively impacting product quality or production performance.
Maintain organized records of tested and approved materials, specifications, vendor information, pricing, samples, and test results.
Follow R&D projects from initial request through research, testing, approval, and implementation.
Assist Production teams with researching solutions to recurring material, equipment, or manufacturing challenges.
Stay informed about new materials, technologies, equipment, and production methods within the large-format printing and graphics industry.