R&D Product Development Specialist

Job description

Overview The R&D Product Development Specialist coordinates the proper application of current product and packaging technologies to specific customer needs and conducts product development and test programs in support of the company’s marketing and manufacturing efforts. To do this, the person in this role will use materials knowledge and training to investigate structure-process-property relationships, develop processes for manufacturing readiness, and build new methods for testing next generation materials. This role enhances customer experience by partnering with marketing and sales to improve material performance and troubleshoot production issues. Responsibilities: - Collaborate in the development of new product lines, product line extensions and modifications of existing products to minimize customer problems and to assure maximum market penetration and profitability. Develops failure mode analysis and control plans. - Assist in establishing a capability for product and materials testing, analysis and evaluation, including appropriate laboratory facilities and test equipment; define test programs and procedures for R&D programs. Assist with performing said methods. - Interfac...