Project Chemist
On-siteMadison Heights, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Conduct in-depth chemical reviews and manage product maintenance processes independently to assure product quality and performance. Lead technical support to the manufacturing plant, transfer new products and technologies to production, and adapt existing DFMEA for modified items. Present results to customers and initiate technical presentations from raw material suppliers. Lead the TS 16949 Audit for the R&D team and prepare for audits with cross-functional teams. Evaluate new technologies, raw materials, and processes to support innovation. Perform special projects and other assignments as directed by the manager.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of R&D experience in product formulation, ideally involving polymer compositions for automotive or industrial applications
- Proven track record of successfully leading development projects from ideation through market introduction
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional project teams (e.g., EHS, Operations, Sales/Marketing) to oversee progress and ensure successful outcomes
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working on teams for audit preparation
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with the customers
- Lead technical support to manufacturing plant to assure product quality and performance
- Responsible for transferring new products/technologies to production
- Adapt existing DFMEA and set up for new modified products
- Evaluate new technologies, raw materials, and processes
- Manage product maintenance process independently
- Initiate technical presentation from raw material suppliers
- Leads TS 16949 Audit for the R&D team
- Perform special projects and other assignments as directed by manager
- Highly motivated, self-driven individual who takes responsibility and ownership for assigned tasks and projects
- Curiosity and courage to challenge the status quo and push technical boundaries in support of Sika's innovation culture
- Excellent communication skills and an open mindset that fosters a respectful, collaborative, and enjoyable work environment
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