R&D Specialist

Description

Position Title: R&D Specialist

location: Middletown, DE

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The R&D Specialist manages all technical aspects of Naltex (75-90%) process and product development including investigation, planning and execution of projects while supporting development of Delnet projects (10-25%). This position reports directly to the Nettings R&D Director.

responsibilities:

• Works with customers, marketing and sales to develop and modify new products; commercializes said products through transition to Engineering and Operations personnel at the various manufacturing sites.
• Utilizes R&D and Process team members toassist in completing projects.
• Conduct and document Installation qualification (IQ), operations qualification (OQ) and process qualification (PQ) of process machinery and equipment
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production processes
• Produce standard work instructions, process flow diagram in compliance with ISO 9001 guidelines for new products.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure satisfactory project design and implementation
• Provide process and troubleshooting support as needed.
• Provide presentations to align stakeholders on process development and problem solving work.

• Make recommendations on functional product improvements such as light-weighting, new packaging designs, and/or performance improvements.
• Partner with customers and sales to improve existing products and commercialize new products
• Perform trials to evaluate and qualify new production processes.
• Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes and equipment.
• Work in parallel on several design fronts.
• Monitor project metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals.
• Document all phases of research and development.
• Support and cooperate with other R&D teams within the project.
• Define the standard process conditions (SOC) and materials for new products.
• Identify alternate material sources in the BOM to reduce costs and qualify suppliers.
• Research and present options for the purchase of new manufacturing technology.
• Create ERP items for new products.
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and infrequently internationally.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and skills

• Experimental methods such as correlation analysis and DOE.
• Leadership and team mentoring
• Project management experience
• Experienced working in a 24/7 manufacturing process environment
• Experienced in polymer extrusion, web handling, slitting, winding of rolled media is preferred
• Statistical software tools such as Minitab

qualifications:

Required Education & Skillsets:

• BS in Engineering (preferably chemical, polymer/plastic, or mechanical) plus 5-10 years of manufacturing or R&D experience required. Hands-on plastics extrusion/processing or continuous process experience preferred

About Mativ

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company makes material impacts on the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two operating segments, Advanced Technical Materials and Fiber-Based Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

EEO STATEMENT:

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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