Vibrantz Technologies, Inc.
Product Development Specialist
Vibrantz Technologies, Inc., Ashtabula, Ohio, us, 44005
About Vibrantz Technologies
Vibrantz is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Serving over 11,000 customers, our products and technologies serve a wide array of applications and make their way into myriad consumer products. With key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology, Vibrantz has leading positions in specialty mineral and chemical additives for batteries, electronic components and construction; pigments for paints and coatings, thermoset plastics and thermoplastics; and high-performance glass coatings and porcelain enamel solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company employs approximately 4,000 people and operates 61 manufacturing sites across six continents. Visit vibrantz.com to learn more.
Job Function
Reporting into the Technical Service & Product Development Manager Coatings, the Coatings Product Development Specialist will be based out of Ashtabula, Ohio and will be responsible for providing developmental, technical support to our customer base in the Coatings markets and provide start-up support to Operations when projects are scaled up to production quantities.
Responsibilities
Set a positive example with respect to safety and overall professional performance.Prepare project plans, periodic reports, and Gate Review information to allow smooth transition of new products from development through scale up to Operations.Designing, planning and executing project elements in the laboratory and plant, as well as in customers' plants and laboratories, if needed, to meet customer requirements and expectations.Being responsible for the completion of bench work and processing work necessary to convert opportunities or to resolve issues through formulation.Directly interfacing with vendors and/or customers to define and convert opportunities and resolve issues.Providing effective and timely communication at every stage of a project. This will include (but will not be limited to) progress reports, updates, and project milestones reached or missed.Accompany commercial sales on customer visits for collaboration opportunities and/or development opportunities.Work independently and in collaboration with other team members to meet project goals with accelerated schedules and significant commercial impact.Compose presentations and reports to internal/external partiesPerform laboratory, pilot-scale and manufacturing work involving the development and/or scale up of dispersion products and processes for a multitude of coatings applications.Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals.Comply with safety rules and regulations, lead /support safety meetings and training, inspects work area for hazards/deficiencies and initiates action to correct them. Also, reports injury/illness and/or environmental incidents.Maintain lab notebooks to organize, analyze, and record work productPerform other duties as assigned.Required Experience
BS/BA in an appropriate field of science (MS in Chemistry or Chem. Eng. preferred).Five years technical experience in the coatings industry.Good interpersonal skills with ability to work with and support colleagues, analyze and solve problems, control resources and implement programs, and possess project management skills.Knowledge of critical chemical functionalities for waterborne/solvent born architectural and industrial urethanes, epoxies, acrylics polyester chemistries with respect to coatings industries.Nominal understanding of color science with experience in the area of dispersion, wetting, and additive activity.Willingness and ability to continuously increase and maintain skills and knowledge in significant work areas.Ability and willingness to work on multiple projects in an organized and structured manner.Good oral communication skills - capable of providing presentations.Good writing skills; able to write clear and concise reports.Good understanding of Vibrantz products and customer processes.Ability and willingness to traveloccasionally, on short notice.Ability to analyze, design and implement projects.The ability to operate in a self-directed manner and make independent decisions as required.Ability to carry out efficient communication with team members as well as internal and external customers.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications as required.Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Location
Ashtabula, OHVibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our Vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and to inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that policy carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to Our Privacy Policy on Vibrantz.com).
It is the policy of Vibrantz to promote equal opportunity and access in all matters affecting employment with the Company. Vibrantz is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.
Vibrantz is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials whose purpose is to bring color, performance and vibrancy to life. Serving over 11,000 customers, our products and technologies serve a wide array of applications and make their way into myriad consumer products. With key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology, Vibrantz has leading positions in specialty mineral and chemical additives for batteries, electronic components and construction; pigments for paints and coatings, thermoset plastics and thermoplastics; and high-performance glass coatings and porcelain enamel solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company employs approximately 4,000 people and operates 61 manufacturing sites across six continents. Visit vibrantz.com to learn more.
Job Function
Reporting into the Technical Service & Product Development Manager Coatings, the Coatings Product Development Specialist will be based out of Ashtabula, Ohio and will be responsible for providing developmental, technical support to our customer base in the Coatings markets and provide start-up support to Operations when projects are scaled up to production quantities.
Responsibilities
Set a positive example with respect to safety and overall professional performance.Prepare project plans, periodic reports, and Gate Review information to allow smooth transition of new products from development through scale up to Operations.Designing, planning and executing project elements in the laboratory and plant, as well as in customers' plants and laboratories, if needed, to meet customer requirements and expectations.Being responsible for the completion of bench work and processing work necessary to convert opportunities or to resolve issues through formulation.Directly interfacing with vendors and/or customers to define and convert opportunities and resolve issues.Providing effective and timely communication at every stage of a project. This will include (but will not be limited to) progress reports, updates, and project milestones reached or missed.Accompany commercial sales on customer visits for collaboration opportunities and/or development opportunities.Work independently and in collaboration with other team members to meet project goals with accelerated schedules and significant commercial impact.Compose presentations and reports to internal/external partiesPerform laboratory, pilot-scale and manufacturing work involving the development and/or scale up of dispersion products and processes for a multitude of coatings applications.Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals.Comply with safety rules and regulations, lead /support safety meetings and training, inspects work area for hazards/deficiencies and initiates action to correct them. Also, reports injury/illness and/or environmental incidents.Maintain lab notebooks to organize, analyze, and record work productPerform other duties as assigned.Required Experience
BS/BA in an appropriate field of science (MS in Chemistry or Chem. Eng. preferred).Five years technical experience in the coatings industry.Good interpersonal skills with ability to work with and support colleagues, analyze and solve problems, control resources and implement programs, and possess project management skills.Knowledge of critical chemical functionalities for waterborne/solvent born architectural and industrial urethanes, epoxies, acrylics polyester chemistries with respect to coatings industries.Nominal understanding of color science with experience in the area of dispersion, wetting, and additive activity.Willingness and ability to continuously increase and maintain skills and knowledge in significant work areas.Ability and willingness to work on multiple projects in an organized and structured manner.Good oral communication skills - capable of providing presentations.Good writing skills; able to write clear and concise reports.Good understanding of Vibrantz products and customer processes.Ability and willingness to traveloccasionally, on short notice.Ability to analyze, design and implement projects.The ability to operate in a self-directed manner and make independent decisions as required.Ability to carry out efficient communication with team members as well as internal and external customers.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications as required.Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
The physical demands and working conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Vibrantz Technologies Inc. ("Vibrantz") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Location
Ashtabula, OHVibrantz is committed to protecting your privacy. We provide a Website Privacy Policy located on our Vibrantz.com site to explain the type of information we collect and to inform you of the specific practices and guidelines that protect the security and confidentiality of your personal data. Please read that policy carefully. If any term in the policy is unacceptable to you, please do not use the Website or provide any personal data. This policy may change from time to time (see Revisions to Our Privacy Policy on Vibrantz.com).
It is the policy of Vibrantz to promote equal opportunity and access in all matters affecting employment with the Company. Vibrantz is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable law.