Overview
Nautic Partners, LLC completed its acquisition of the Specialty Tapes business from Berry Global Group, Inc., rebranding the company as Vybond™. As a standalone business, Vybond is poised to strengthen its leadership in pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, delivering innovative solutions to industrial and specialty markets worldwide. Headquartered in Franklin, KY, with facilities in Riverhead, NY, and Bristol, RI, Vybond Group, Inc. manufactures specialty foil, film, and duct tapes and adhesives. With over 1,500 specialty SKUs spanning 500+ product families, Vybond serves 1,500+ customers across the HVAC, building and construction, industrial, retail, medical, aerospace, automotive, and other specialty industries.
Responsibilities
PURPOSE : Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the Product Development Engineer conducts processes for continuous development and improvement of products and product variances for the Riverhead, NY location -Specialty Tapes sector.
Primary Functions
- Follow established Design Control procedures for development of new products and product variances.
- Design experiments, execute trials, develop and interpret data and perform application testing developing new products to meet customer and market demands
- Run trials on the pilot coaters using solvent, emulsion and hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives and coatings.
- Implement product development projects consistent with corporate objectives; assure that project objectives are met and that projects are completed on schedule.
- Source, analyze and utilize new raw materials for the purposes of product innovation and cost reductions.
- Identify equipment and processing issues that affect processing, quality and performance while working with cross-functional teams on problem resolution and implementation.
- Preparation of finished good tape samples, operation of various analytical test equipment and data analysis for evaluation and presentation of new tape designs.
- Implement technical documentation packages, including raw material specifications, product specifications, stability and general technical data to support the introduction of new products.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the R&D Manager.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Entrepreneurial and continuous innovation mindset required
- General knowledge chemistry, chemical compatibilities, safety protocols & experience working in a laboratory or pilot setting.
- Proficiency with MS office to record and report data in a professional manner
- Ability to travel as needed ( Limited)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge in statistical methods and programs (SPC/DOE/MiniTab)
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, be a proactive thinker, and results-oriented team player
- Project Management experience required. PMP is a plus
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills are required for data driven project management
Position Requirements
- BS Degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related experience
- Three-six years of experience in Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tape, Adhesive or Release Liner design and manufacturing preferred.
- Competency in understanding process control equipment and the interrelations of processing conditions, vs final product performance.
- Competence in FTIR, DSC, Peel Adhesion, Tack and Shear testing and other analytical techniques.
Compensation: $80,000 to $110,000 Annually. Salary commensurate with experience.
