The Opportunity :
The Lab Manager / Color Engineer will work primarily within the new product development group preparing customer samples, color match products and producing color formulations within the organization's new start-of-the art facility.
Position Summary :
- Plan and coordinate all masterbatch activities.
- Review of all masterbatch formulations for production and development including compliance, reproducibility, and release criteria
- Prepare lab samples and production batches.
- Establish and maintain system of standards and targets for the lab.
- Maintain the color database in the color match software, maintain product standards, and maintain documentation to support masterbatch production.
- Conduct performance and quality tests as required.
- Interface with sales, customers, and other labs to ensure effective operations and color matching.
- Work on miscellaneous projects as directed by supervisor.
Qualifications :
BS in Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience in the fieldPolypropylene / nylon fiber product color matching experienceMinimum of 5 years' experience in production tinting and color matching experience