Senior Chemist

Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to production.
Evaluate competitive technologies, new raw materials and new processes
Responsible for managing assigned projects from idea proposal to product release
Review Idea Proposal and perform feasibility study per PCP process
Systematical experimentation using DOE and other statistical methods in evaluating data
Quality tools per IATF and Six sigma actively implemented in cross functional exchange
Conduct experiments to identify BMAP and FMEA criteria and countermeasures for new products
Contact raw material suppliers and identify potential new materials or technologies for Sika
Lead customer interaction and negotiate specification testing criteria and gain material approval
Visit assembly plants and provide technical solutions to customers
Utilizes patent literature in project work and publish research proposals, field test proposals tec.
Identifies Equipment needed for new programs and executes RPA
Recommend and champion solutions/products/formulations
Apply and interpret advanced analytical methods (rheology, spectroscopy, etc.) in project work
BS, MS, or PhD. degree in General Sciences
Minimum of 7 years experiences in thermoplastics, thermosets in automotive OEM market.
Preferred experience in Hotmelt Chemistry.
Excellent oral communication, technical writing skills and presentation skills
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point or equivalent
Experience in DOE, Design FMEA and other quality programs
Proven track record of introducing new chemical concepts to formulation work

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No