Product Development Engineer

Onsite in Gahanna, OH, this hands-on Product Development Engineer focuses on the formulation and development of filled, reinforced, and impact-modified engineered thermoplastic compounds.

Responsibilities

• Plan experiments using formal experimental design techniques when appropriate; schedule, execute, and document results.
• Prepare and maintain data sheets and formulation specifications.
• Answer inquiries from customers, Sales Engineers, and Application Development Engineers via phone and email.
• Provide technical problem solving and troubleshooting support to customers and teammates.
• Contribute to technical reviews, present findings, and run process trials at customer facilities.
• Stay informed of developing technologies and intellectual property related to engineered thermoplastic compounds.
• Collaborate with colleagues and industry experts to enable the company to deliver the best total solution for customer applications.
• Provide application development support to the company’s Sales Force and customers.
• Evaluate and approve new raw materials.
• Train and mentor other engineers and technicians.
• Support the Gahanna plant with technical assistance related to process and product quality in production.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or related field; minimum 10 years of experience.
• Strong organizational abilities with familiarity in experimental design techniques and statistical analysis.
• Practical, hands-on approach to processing and manufacturing.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interact well with people at various positions and levels inside and outside the company.
• Strong work ethic and safety awareness.
• Regular attendance as an essential function of the role.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Technologies

• Excel
• Word
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Microsoft Teams

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Communicates by phone, email, in person, and videoconferencing (Teams) with internal and external contacts.
• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Operates a computer and standard office equipment (copy machine, printer).
• Requires talking and listening to coordinate day-to-day interactions.
• Travel to other locations as needed.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work in standard office, lab, and production environments; office noise typically low, production floor and lab medium to high; vision requirements may include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses, safety shoes, face shields, and gloves.