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Responsibilities:
This is a Regional Position
Mylar Specialty Films 5401 Route 1, Richmond, VA 23234
Responsibilities
This position is responsible for developing and commercializing technology for product development programs in polyester films. New products are developed following a stage-gate methodology using Design for Six Sigma tools. Work includes coordination and support of plant trials, development of coating, coating chemistry, polymer formulations and film processing. In addition to developing new products, the Development Scientist participates in Market Growth activities and Manufacturing initiatives.
Networking activities include leveraging technology from Mylar Specialty Films vendors, government, academic institutions, and other Mylar Specialty Films research centers. Successful Customer interaction and Customer need discussions are key job elements.
Accountabilities:
Coordinate technical aspects of new product development programsLead new product development effortsEnsure safe execution of all lab work and plant trialsEnsure environmental and product stewardship complianceCoordinate and participate in plant trials including material logistics and coverageCommunicate with customers, suppliers, development partners to achieve goals
Competencies:
Analysis and Judgment; recognizes issues, problems, or opportunities and determines whether action is neededBuilding Sustainable Customer Relationships; builds rapport and cooperative relationships with customers; seeks information to understand customers’ circumstances, problems, expectations, and needsTeamwork/Collaboration; developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goalsInnovation; generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunitiesEngagement; demonstrates a willingness to actively commit to one’s work and to invest one’s time, talent, and best efforts to accomplish organizational goals; cooperates with others – works collaboratively with others to establish and maintain positive work relationships; acknowledges others contributions; engages in joint problem solving and idea generation; welcomes new experiences – seeks new learning opportunities; pursues intellectual challenges; enjoys changes in one’s work responsibilities, work processes, or work environmentEmbracing Change; approaches change or newness positively – treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to othersNetworking; approaches change or newness positively – treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to others.Qualifications:
Qualifications
Educational Attainment:
A MS, or PhD in Organic Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry is preferred. A degree in another scientific discipline is acceptable.
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Required:
Technical Subject matter skills (Material, Formulation)Project management skills and experienceAbility to make clear presentationsEffectively work with all disciplines within the organization to achieve goalsAnalytical, problem solving and decision making skillsExperience with patents and general intellectual property systems.Trained in Six Sigma is preferred
Knowledge, Experience, and Skills Desired:
Experience with coating formulations, coating processes, polymer chemistry, or extrusion technology is preferred.Experience with polyester, polyester films or polyester film manufacture is highly desirable.A working understanding of thermoplastic polymer property-process relationships is desirable.Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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