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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in waterborne formulation development and optimization, with a strong focus on pigment dispersion, rheology, and coatings performance. Capable of leading complex technical projects, managing cross-functional collaborations, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
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Waterborne Formulation DevelopmentExperimental DesignTechnical DocumentationProblem SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Formulation StrategiesPigment DispersionRheologySpray ApplicationFilm FormationColor DevelopmentData AnalysisTechnology TransferManufacturing TrialsScale-Up Troubleshooting
Soft Skills
Decision-MakingAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsConflict ResolutionPresentation Skills
Tools & Technologies
Design Of ExperimentsStatistical AnalysisData-Driven Formulation Tools
Industry Keywords
Automotive Refinish CoatingsCoatings ScienceChemical EngineeringMaterials SciencePolymer ScienceContinuous ImprovementRegulatory Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advance automotive refinish coatings technology as a formulation expert
- Develop, optimize, scale up, and launch waterborne basecoat toners and related technologies
- Own complex formulation challenges from problem definition through technical resolution
- Develop formulation strategies based on pigment dispersion, resin and additive interactions, rheology, spray application, film formation, color development, appearance, and coating performance
- Design and execute focused experimental programs, including DOE or other structured approaches
- Integrate performance, color, application behavior, stability, raw-material variability, cost, robustness, and manufacturability into technical recommendations
- Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions
- Serve as the formulation subject-matter expert and guide formulators and project contributors
- Lead manufacturing and scale-up transfer of toners from the laboratory to the Delaware plant
- Lead NPL, FRR, CMWS batch following, manufacturing color confirmation, scale-up troubleshooting, and readiness for routine manufacture
- Develop and maintain technology-transfer packages
- Partner with plant, quality, color, process, and R&D teams on manufacturing trials, technical support, batch-data evaluation, deviations, and production readiness
- Translate laboratory learning into plant instructions, control strategies, and contingency plans
- Lead post-scale-up learning and formulation or process optimization
- Manage broad technical assignments with minimal supervision, including priorities, documentation, milestones, and stakeholder alignment
- Communicate strategies, evidence, risks, manufacturing status, and recommendations through reports, presentations, and discussions
- Build partnerships across global R&D, manufacturing, quality, procurement, product management, suppliers, and technical communities
- Protect intellectual property and maintain traceable technical records
- Promote safe laboratory and plant practices and support 6S, continuous improvement, and technical best practices
- Adhere to corporate policies, regulations, business conduct, environmental requirements, and EEO guidelines
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Coatings Science, or a related STEM discipline
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience, or 5 years of professional experience following completion of a PhD
- Demonstrated depth in waterborne formulation development and optimization within coatings, paints, dispersions, polymers, or another complex formulated-product environment
- Proven ability to independently resolve difficult, multifactor technical problems using scientific judgment, disciplined experimentation, and data analysis
- Experience designing formulation strategies and converting experimental findings into optimized, robust product recommendations
- Experience supporting technology transfer, manufacturing trials, scale-up, commercialization, or production troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of experimental design, laboratory practices, structured problem solving, data interpretation, and technical documentation
- Ability to work across two or more related technical disciplines and connect formulation science with application, color, performance, and manufacturing requirements
- Ability to manage broad assignments with minimal day-to-day instruction and provide informal technical guidance to colleagues
- Strong planning, organization, decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to build effective partnerships at all levels and work successfully in collaborative, cross-functional, and global teams
- Commitment to laboratory and plant safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental standards
- Preferred: Master's degree or PhD in a related discipline
- Preferred: Deep experience with waterborne automotive refinish basecoat formulation, toner development, pigment dispersion, rheology, spray application, film formation, color development, or coatings performance testing
- Preferred: Experience with design of experiments, statistical analysis, multivariate data interpretation, or data-driven formulation tools
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus up to 10% of base salary
- Health
- Dental
- Life
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability/Leave
- Other Voluntary benefit offerings
- Opportunity to grow and develop your career
- Continuous learning environment