Permatex is a leading manufacturer, distributor and marketer of premium chemical products to the automotive maintenance and repair, home and hardware markets. Product categories include gasket makers, sealants, hand cleaners, threadlockers, adhesives, cleaners, repair kits, and lubricants under well-recognized brand names such as PermatexR, the Right StuffR, Fast OrangeR, Spray NineR, VersachemR, and DevconR home.
Our Product Development Chemist position entails all aspects of product development and support, including innovation and new product conception/feasibility and formulation preparation, as well as problem troubleshooting and the implementation of differentiating product improvements to our current product line.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide support to development and testing of innovative solvent and aqueous based products
Coordinate, monitor, and perform (as needed) field testing of new systems
Utilize both new and existing products to develop solutions for various market applications
Conduct competitive product evaluations and benchmarking of relevant products
Perform qualitative tests such as adhesion, chemical resistance, etc., and clearly report results and observations
Evaluate new and existing specialty chemicals and polymers for suitability in development projects
Assist in redesign of existing products to meet customer requirements
Assist with scale-up of new prototype products including all monitoring and evaluation of field testing prior to final approval and production
Develops mutually beneficial, respectful, and effective relationships with peers to ensure seamless coordination between departments, maximize synergy, and maintain a shared vision, strategy, and focus
Maintain a high level of awareness of current product and market trends to support product line growth and innovation
Ensure safety by both identifying potential hazards and observing all safety requirements
Travel up to 10%
Minimum Qualifications:
BS degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or applicable field.
3+ years relevant work experience.
Experience with silicone, acrylic, and aqueous chemical and physical properties.
Minimum of 1 year of hands-on R&D product development.
Must have new product launch experience, including intimate familiarity with innovation funnel and/or stage gate product development process.
Design, testing, and validation process expertise.
Must have a passion for growth and obtaining new knowledge vital to key business functions.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Proven portfolio management and project/process management experience.
Business acumen and excellent presentation skills (to customers, vendors, senior internal staff).
Experience in the Automotive industry.
Competencies:
Must have a solid strategic view that positions the business to win in markets.
Results oriented-understands the importance of delivering tangible results and embraces accountability.
Can effectively apply an -outside-in- approach to solutions and opportunities, seeing through the eyes of the consumer and customer.
Anticipates and manages complex situations.
Understands 80/20 methodology and can drive strong financial results and growth targets.
Personal composure under pressure.
Balances data, logic and intuition in decision-making.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This job description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an incumbent in this position. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.
ITW is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. EEO is the law. ITW invites any employee and/or applicant to review the Company's Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing katie.craig@permatex.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Katie Craig at (440) 914-3166. No other calls will be accepted.
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_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. _
ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
