Responsibilities Develop new products and provide technical support to production plants and customers. Manage assigned projects from idea proposal to product release independently. Develop new products according to customer specifications. Design DOE and Design FEMA for product development. Participate in 3‑year or long‑term product/technology planning. Define new product QA requirements to ensure product quality and performance. Transfer new products/technologies to the processing group. Perform initial material testing and obtain material approvals from customers. Provide technical support to the manufacturing plant to assure product quality. Support QS 9000, PCP, and PSP processes. Maintain accurate records and maintain good laboratory notebook practice. Publish research proposals, field trial proposals, and product releases. Publish progress reports, trip reports, and monthlies on approved projects. Visit customer sites to provide technical solutions. Initiate and attend technical presentations from raw material suppliers. Maintain a safe, tidy, and harassment‑free work environment. Maintain assigned equipment in good operating condition. Provide training to new employees, technicians, or junior chemists. #J-18808-Ljbffr