Manufacturing Technology Specialist

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Technology Specialist would be responsible for troubleshooting plant issues and giving recommendations. Driving continuous improvements throughout the plant. This role will support the Amines business.     Duties and Responsibilities: Primary owner of the laboratory development and streamlining equipment in the lab. Working to troubleshoot issues in plant to support and maximize efficiency. Conduct synthesis reactions in lab scale reactors Perform work related to technical support based on the organization’s market needs and strategy Develop projects and partner with others on the team to generate ideas that will impact the profitability of the business Lead various engineering and technical projects with an emphasis on contributing to process improvement Provide process expertise and operating knowledge to solve customer problems and support sales Work closely with internal customer, project teams, and other colleagues to solve technical problems Develop functional solutions to complex processes Be the Amines chemistry expert, understand kinetics and chemistry to support existing and future Amine products Travel up to 25% of time may be required.     Basic Qualifications: Master’s degree in Amines chemistry, Amines science, or material science; Ph.D. preferred Six Sigma Green Belt certification a plus 10 years of experience in related area 5 years of experience developing and testing products and applications preferred Experience optimizing and commercializing chemical processes a plus      Additional Qualifications: Broad experience in analytical techniques (Rheology, DSC, GPC, HPLC, IR, and NMR Spectroscopy) and analytical test method development Hands on experience in operating multiple equipment and interpretation of analytical data for problem solving Experience in conducting customer-focused projects and collaborating with cross-functional team (business and marketing) to drive innovation Must be familiar with innovation processes like Stage Gate and able to use Six Sigma/statistic tools Knowledge of IP processes and patent filing Execution focused to manage project milestones, timelines, and resources Technical competence including organic chemistry and analytical chemistry Strong statistical and computer skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills Must be action and results oriented Ability to work both independently and in a team environment Must be a creative, innovative thinker Ability to generate new technology and ideas Demonstrated leadership of smaller projects or components of larger projects