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Mativ · 4 hours ago

R&D Scientist II

Munising, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. They are seeking a Research Scientist II to join their Research and Development Team, focusing on new product development and formulation processes for Indafor branded products.

Industrial EngineeringManufacturingSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Develop an in-depth understanding of all manufacturing equipment and processes to effectively manage new product development, cost reduction opportunities, and process optimization

Ensure R&D activities comply with corporate, state, and federal laws and regulations, including employee and product safety requirements

Create and control intellectual property

Conduct laboratory and machine trials to support new product development projects

Develop and execute trial plans, collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as Operations and Quality

Work with cross-functional teams internal and external to the organization, including customers

Determine and test Critical to Quality specifications for products and processes

Execute projects within the framework of the established Stage-Gate process

Generate technical reports with relevant data, conclusions, and recommendations

Travel up to 10 %, including local travel to outside service providers, customers, or internal mill locations

Qualification

Paper sciencePolymer scienceProduct developmentLean Six SigmaFormulation experienceMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsDecision-making skillsCommunication skills