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Asia NPD Scientist, AFP Asia- 500强美资建材企业，吴江新建工厂，需懂PVC生产工艺/配方

Job Output:
This position is responsible for the application of the sciences required to support technology, product, and process development which result in value driven contributions that meet/exceed customer needs, expand technology platforms, grow existing markets, and develop new products and markets. This position will primarily work on approved NPD (New Product Development) projects and is involved in all aspects of the new product development process, from concept development through to and including commercialization. This position routinely interacts with sales, marketing, product managers, NPD project management and technical resources, manufacturing leaders, vendors, and suppliers to deliver targeted objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
? Manage new product technical projects in the Feasibility or Development stage of the NPD Process in a way that meets cost, schedule and performance targets.
? Completes Feasibility and Development studies in an accurate manner utilizing sound technical and data analysis principles.
? Provides technical assistance relating to new product introductions. Plans, arranges, and conducts factory qualification tests and contributes to evaluation of results and subsequent recommendations.
? Conducts and/or supports manufacturing process qualification at vendor locations.
? Develops testing methodology as required for the evaluation of new products.
? Understands strengths & weaknesses of company product line vs. competition regarding performance and quality attributes. Works to mitigate product performance gaps by applying knowledge of product line to proactive improvement efforts.
? Initiates investigations, identifies opportunities, recommends / approves alternate material substitutions and new chemestries in support of new products, quality improvement, performance enhancements, and/or best cost.
? Recommends and implements process changes necessary to optimize product results (cost, performance, or manufacturing effectiveness).
? Actively works with customers, team members and management to determine approaches to problems, new business requirements and application of new concepts and technology.
? Evaluates existing and new technologies for alignment with project plans, strategies and specific business requirements. Identifies technical factors that impact business strategy.
? Takes initiative to achieve exposure to key customer groups in order to understand market drivers.
? Works with corporate environmental and legal disciplines concerning issues relative to new product PSDR (product safety & design reviews).
? Provides technical support to AFP-Asia manufacturing plants as required for approved new products or on-going operations.
? Understands process limitations and process variation.
? Understands and applies material and process knowledge to project work. Provides an in-depth knowledge of the behavior and performance of raw materials and product formulations.
? When required, creates technician work assignments, provides guidance and follow-up.
? Works with raw material or sourced product suppliers to insure company’s performance criteria is achieved.
? Proactively transfers technical knowledge to other key stakeholders as required by business need.
? Manages risks to bring projects to closure.
? Provides ongoing and effective communications of project activities to all key business stakeholders.
? Networks with other global Scientists to insure best practice is shared.
? Uses LEAN principles, where applicable, to improve the overall effectiveness of assigned activities.


Key Internal Customers and Suppliers:
? AFP Manufacturing --Wujiang Advanced Flooring Plant
? AFP Asia Leadership Team
? AFP Sales & Marketing – Asia
? ABP Innovation Team – Asia / Global
? AFP Regional Technology Team - Asia
? AFP other Manufacturing – Asia / Global
? AFP Managers and Aligned Core Processes / Personnel
? AFP Scientists – Global Network

Key External Customers and Suppliers:

? Third party sourced product and technology vendors
? Raw material suppliers
? Selected regulatory agencies that impact product performance, composition, etc.

Requirements:
? BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or other related technical field of study.
? 5+ years of business experience.
? Proven experience in new product development, project implementation, laboratory, and manufacturing environments with a minimum of 2 years in a lead technical role(s).
? Go-to-Market, flooring manufacturing and LEAN experience desired.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
? With rich plastic compounding manufacturing experience and understand the industrial.
? Results oriented professional who can work across organizational / functional lines and at multiple levels within the organization to achieve targeted business objectives.
? Strong organization skills with demonstrated ability to priortize and manage multiple activities.
? Strong project management skill.
? Effective communication, writing, presentation, and data organization skills.
? Self-driven, goal-oriented, strong interpersonal skills.
? Strong reasoning, problem solving, and logic skills. Experience in performing predictive analysis and modeling.

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