Technical Service Engineer Job Description
Job Purpose :
To drive new development within the organization to meet customer needs and gross profit targets in a manner consistent with the Mission Principles and Values of our company.
Key Responsibilities :
- Complies with and enforces all company safety procedures and completes all safety training as required
- Identifies and cultivates opportunities to improve working area conditions and works with maintenance and engineering on the implementation of new ideas.
- Reports all safety related incidents and assists in the investigation of root causes and development of corrective actions.
Product Development :
Monitors and drives assigned work orders to on-time completionNotifies management of roadblocks to completing work and assist in removing roadblocks as needed100% notification of late work orders to the work requestor prior to work order being lateTurns in raw material code paperwork and assist in raw material code generationEnters formulations into ERP system based on work order, customer, and property requirementsEnters quality tests and parameters into ERP system based on formula, product, and customer requirementsResearches new raw materials and takes part in vendor discussions for either off-sets of current materials or new raw materialsEnters work orders as neededCreates marketing literature and exhibits as requestedGenerates costings upon request and with new developments and sends to internal requestorsActs as the main point of contact for assigned work orders for the companyDevelops go-to product lists for product recommendations for various use casesResearches customer complaints and participates in root-cause analysis exercises to come to root-cause and implements corrective actionsManages projects and timelines to meet customer expectations and documents project updates in project management softwareLeads and participates in customer technical discussionsParticipates in Kaizen events to optimize process, reduce and eliminate non-conformance and rework and reduce manufacturing costsAssists Director of Technology and Sustainability on tasks as neededTraining :
Attend assigned training as requiredSeek out and attend online webinars for technical developmentSeek out and attend technical conferences as neededKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Experience in Excel and WordGood oral and written communication skillsAt least 1-5 years experience in product developmentAt least 1-5 years experience in project managementAbility to learn and incorporate new knowledge in technical developmentKnowledge of plastic testing analytical test methodsAbility to learn and follow instructionsAbility to interpret analytical dataAbility to work independentlyMinimum Requirements :
Bachelors degree in chemistry or engineering or five or more years of experience in product development.
Level 1 Expectations :
Normal development and normal support work order management.Able to work on at least 1-2 development projects at one timeAble to manage internal and external quality complaints including root cause and corrective action implementation.Able to learn and follow quality management proceduresParticipates in company initiatives, meetings, and safety programs as requiredParticipates in outside training and / or webinars to further develop technical knowledgeLevel 2 Expectations :
All level 1 expectationsCapable of working on at least 3-6 development projects at onceCapable of working on at least 1-3 R&D projects at one timeAbility to learn and give suggestions on resin and additive formulationsAttend and give input in customer meetingsDevelop and maintain database of go-to products for assigned technical processesAble to make basic technical decisions on release of materialsAble to understand analytical testing resultsLevel 3 Expectations :
All level 2Capable of working on at least 6-8 development projects at onceCapable of working on at least 2-4 R&D projects at one timeIndependent selection of raw materialsParticipates in vendor discussions on new raw materialsAnalytical knowledge and data interpretation skills to lead customer complaintsTechnical lead in customer meetingsAble to look up, read, and write patentsExpert in at least one plastic extrusion processTechnical leader for the company in at least one key areaAble to interpret and explain analytical testing results