Mactac North America · 9 hours ago
Product Development Engineer III
Moore, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMactac North America is seeking a Product Development Engineer III to lead R&D projects from ideation through commercialization. The role involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with various teams to innovate and develop new products, particularly in pressure sensitive adhesive and film technologies.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Plan and support trials to develop new products
Manage projects and timelines within a defined stage gate process
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver outcomes on-time and within budget
Perform physical property and analytical lab testing as needed with support from laboratory technicians and scientists
Complete any required quality evaluations using plant quality assurance and lab technicians
Analyze lab and field trial data, make recommendations based on results, and coordinate additional plant scale-up trials
Integrate observations in the field and processes into final coating and product specifications
Optimize casting and coating line processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost
Develop and implement process control strategies and documentation with Operations
Compile data and draw conclusions
Submit analytical requests – compile, interpret, and present results
Technology ideation from strategic partners and vendors, universities, trade shows and conferences, patent landscaping, etc
Benchmarking of competitor trends, products, and IP to identify material performance gaps and opportunities
Pursuit of intellectual property for novel material research in collaboration with external legal counsel
Build relationships with sales, marketing, suppliers, and key customers as needed
Limited travel to customers and manufacturing sites
Ability to spend substantial time on the production floor when necessary
Ability to travel when necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science (engineering discipline preferred)
PSA Industry experience
5+ years of experience in research and development
Advanced Microsoft Office experience required
Limited ERP Experience, as needed
Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver outcomes on-time and within budget
Ability to spend substantial time on the production floor when necessary
Ability to travel when necessary
Legal authorization to work in the US is required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Experience in polymer characterization and material property testing
Understanding of polymer materials (polymer chemistry, formulation, processing, etc.) and able to apply polymer structure-property relationships to new material/product/process development
Experience and knowledge of pressure sensitive adhesive materials and technology including liner and release properties, acrylic and hotmelt chemistries related to solvent, emulsion, UV, rubber and various film and coating technologies
Troubleshooting and root cause analysis of product and production issues
Continuous improvement of product, manufacturing processes, test methods, sustainability, and best practices
Confident, motivated, self-starter. Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
Excellent communicator who can communicate technically with people from a wide range of backgrounds and utilize knowledge to advance projects and identify productive synergies. Document accomplishments in clear and coherent technical reports and presentations
Preferred
Familiarity with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies preferred
Benefits
Tuition assistance available along with an internal training budget.
10 paid holidays off per year on top of a generous vacation policy.
Work for a company that genuinely values work/life balance.
Health Benefits: Medical with HSA options, Dental, and Vision starting day one for you and your family.
Gym on-site with a weekly yoga class.
Competitive 401(k) with company match.
Company
Mactac North America
Mactac is an industry leader of pressure-sensitive adhesive solutions for several industries, including Graphics, Roll Label, Sheets, Medical Adhesives and Industrial Tapes.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ed LaForge
CEO & President Mactac, a Lintec Company
Mike Lynaugh
Business Systems Analyst - CONTRACTOR
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