DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST - PERFORMANCE POLYMERS

US $ 90-110,000 Bonus Benefits Relocation Assistance

Location: Essex County, Massachusetts - Relocation within the USA for US Citizens/Permanent Residents only

Our client is a very successful manufacturer of adhesives.

Their R&D organization needs a Development Chemist who will be responsible for the design, development, and scale-up of differentiated adhesive products, raw material qualifications, and overall daily project management with appropriate laboratory personnel and other cross-functional departments.

The Role:

• Develop new methacrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy adhesive compositions for specific markets.
• Innovate with polymers, catalysts, modifiers, and monomers to fulfill unmet customer/application needs. Follow established ISO procedures and documentation utilizing Stage-Gate process.
• Scale up formulations from lab scale to mid- and full-size commercial batches.
• Design product specifications to maximize ease of manufacturing and customer application.
• Provide support for current products to maintain company reputation for quality and performance.
• Manage multiple projects independently and utilize analytical laboratory equipment as a team
• Work hands-on in the laboratory, manage the daily activities of a lab technician(s).
• Assist in training /direction of new personnel.
• Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• MSc or PhD Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or related.
• 5 plus years' experience in adhesives development
• Hands-on scientist with excellent laboratory techniques and problem-solving ability.
• Strong computer, organizational, and destructive and mechanical testing skills
• Expertise with polymer testing equipment (DSC, TGA, Rheometer, Instron) highly preferred.
• Collaborative and excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST - PERFORMANCE POLYMERS

US $ 90-100,000 Bonus Benefits Relocation Assistance

Location: Essex County, Massachusetts - Relocation within the USA for US Citizens/Permanent Residents only

Our client is a very successful manufacturer of adhesives.

Their R&D organization needs a Development Chemist who will be responsible for the design, development, and scale-up of differentiated adhesive products, raw material qualifications, and overall daily project management with appropriate laboratory personnel and other cross-functional departments.

The Role:

• Develop new methacrylate, polyurethane, and epoxy adhesive compositions for specific markets.
• Innovate with polymers, catalysts, modifiers, and monomers to fulfill unmet customer/application needs. Follow established ISO procedures and documentation utilizing Stage-Gate process.
• Scale up formulations from lab scale to mid- and full-size commercial batches.
• Design product specifications to maximize ease of manufacturing and customer application.
• Provide support for current products to maintain company reputation for quality and performance.
• Manage multiple projects independently and utilize analytical laboratory equipment as a team
• Work hands-on in the laboratory, manage the daily activities of a lab technician(s).
• Assist in training /direction of new personnel.
• Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• MSc or PhD Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science or related.
• 5 plus years' experience in adhesives development
• Hands-on scientist with excellent laboratory techniques and problem-solving ability.
• Strong computer, organizational, and destructive and mechanical testing skills
• Expertise with polymer testing equipment (DSC, TGA, Rheometer, Instron) highly preferred.
• Collaborative and excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Must be able to travel occasionally.

Research & Development Engineer - Advanced Materials Technology

$95000 Bonus Benefits

Acton, Massachusetts, USA

Our client is a world leader in coated fabrics and is looking for people who can make things happen; strive for continuous improvement, and like the challenges of a company which is growing.

They need an R&D Engineer who will work with the technology team to develop the next generation of materials that will maintain the company's position as the technical and cost leader in this market.

Overall responsibility is to develop formulations and products for Automotive Applications and should be capable of generating new concepts and develop products for commercialization.

Responsibilities:

* Team player who can collaborate with the members of the group and cross functional teams
* Evaluate and develop new Polymer compounds that will meet OEM requirements and customer performance requirements including safety applications in automotive interiors.
* Translate customer unmet needs to commercially successful products.
* Evaluate and benchmark raw materials, develop and maintain a tool box of formulations for various applications for automotive interiors
* Attend conferences, interface with suppliers staying ahead of technology and competitors and bring concepts to the team that are new, unique and environmentally and sustainable friendly.
* Work on the scale up of formulations, processes and concepts in manufacturing
* Develop prototypes or test procedures to mimic customer processes or failures.
* Hands-on and be able to support lab, pilot and production trials
* Available to work flexible schedules and willing to travel.

Requirements:

* BSc in Chemistry, Polymeric Materials, Chemical or Plastics Engineering a plus
* At least 3 years' experience demonstrated accomplishments in polymer and olefin chemistry/formulations
* Experience ofR & D/ research & development work with coatings, adhesives, coated fabrics, composites, chemicals preferred
* Organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to think on the go
* Coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and work under pressure
* Ability to do work autonomously and as part of a team.
* Organized, responsive, proactive team player, manage high-volume workload and stay focused on meeting project and customer objectives.
* Travel as needed.

Please note that this role is only open to US Citizens. Relocation is not available and therefore the role would be ideally suited to candidates who live within commuting distance of the role and who have their own car/transport.

To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 1089389 Interviews will be conducted in Massachusetts North America by our US Consultant. www.martinveasey.com

Coatings Chemist - Speciality Paints Sector

C$85000 Bonus Benefits

Norfolk, Massachusetts

Our client is a premier manufacturer of specialty paints

They are looking for a hands-on Coatings Chemist to enhance the company's research, development, quality control and production capabilities.

Their team provides exceptional customer service to clients and are committed to working closely with them to ensure the best experience possible. Our outstanding service is built upon long standing relationships, trust, and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

* Research and develop new products and alternate raw material suppliers
* Improve the quality, production, and cost of existing formulas
* Support quality control during production
* Work with customers to confirm specification compliance, concerns and compatibility
* Work with Government officials to authorize use of our products
* Work directly with sales representatives to improve current and new formulas
* Assist with production when needed

Requirements:

* BSc Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related
* Minimum 1-2 years of experience of formulations work in coatings, adhesives, chemicals, paint or related industry
* Knowledge of colorimetry, rheology, polymer chemistry and paint applications
* Previous experience in research and development and formulation
* done formulations work, with coatings, adhesives, chemicals
* Organizational and time management skills, attention to detail and the ability to think on the go
* Coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and work under pressure
* Ability to do work autonomously and as part of a team
* Familiarity with formulation software

Please note that this role is only open to US Citizens. Relocation is not available and therefore the role would be ideally suited to candidates who live within commuting distance of the role and who have their own car/transport.

To apply without delay, please email your CV quoting reference LX 1089388 Interviews will be conducted in Massachusetts North America by our US Consultant. www.martinveas

SENIOR WAREHOUSING SOLUTIONS DESIGN CONSULTANT - ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION

"Very innovative Warehouse/Logistics Facilities Solutions Design specialist with experience of Robotic Process Automation and similar technologies required to lead, coach and develop country solutions design team. Experience of design solutions for the Japanese market and building regulatory environment. Fluency in Japanese highly advantageous"

£Excellent Bonus Benefits & Relocation Assistance

Actual Job Location is Tokyo, Japan - Full Relocation Assistance Available for Expatriates

Our client is a global multinational. A true market leader, they have a strong culture of safety, customer focus, quality and reliability.

Highly successful and long-established with industrial expertise across a number of verticals, our client has a global network of operations and integrated state-of-the-art information technology across warehousing and transport.
As result of dynamic growth our client is seeking a very innovative, degree educated, Senior Consultant Automated Warehousing Solutions Design with "hands on" robotic process automation warehousing solutions design experience to lead, coach and develop its country solutions design team in Japan.
We are seeking individuals with experience of various types of warehousing and storage including robotic process automation, automatic storage and retrieval systems. Experience of warehousing/distribution centre design solutions for the Japanese market and building structure regulatory environment will be critical to success. Fluency in Japanese would be highly advantageous.
The Role:
* Managing a team of Warehousing/Logistics Automation Design Solutions Managers and Analysts, you will support the country Business Development and Implementation teams in developing innovative, cost effective and profitable warehousing and supply chain solutions for new and existing multinational and regional clients.

* Through strategic consulting assignments, you will work at both operational and Board level to identify business issues focused on process improvement and cost effectiveness; propose value adding and innovative solutions and subsequently manage the delivery of projects.

* This will entail analysis of existing inhouse and customer operations and the subsequent design of proposals, managing resource and cross functional teams during implementation, planning and solutions delivery. In addition, you will develop the supply chain solutions design strategy and manage the departmental budget.

* As Senior Consultant Solutions Design your role will be broad - robotic process automation specialist, material handling consultant, automated warehousing design subject matter expert, supply chain and logistics systems specialist data analyst, strategist, salesperson, key account manager, management accountant, facilitator, leader, mentor, coach and project manager.

* You will possess extensive automated warehousing solutions design, planning, projects, consultancy, value chain engineering and productivity improvement expertise. You will be highly proficient in liaising, presenting and working at Board level both internally and externally with key multinational client accounts.

* You will direct and manage your team in multiple implementation and re-engineering projects enabling cost and service improvements whilst at the same time managing teams involved in new operational start-ups.

The Ideal Applicant:

* The ideal applicant will be educated to degree/post graduate level and will possess a substantial and demonstrative track record of successful project delivery gained within an automated robotic process control warehousing and logistics solutions design/projects environment.

* We are inviting applications from either highly accomplished and experienced professionals seeking to consolidate and apply their solutions design leadership and coaching experience in a new and challenging growth environment or alternatively someone with at least 5-8 years fast track operational and solutions design experience who wishes to further develop their managerial experience by heading up and grow a team of solutions design specialists.

* Experience of warehousing solutions design, supply chain optimisation, automated robotic process and warehouse design tools as well as formal project management capabilities will be a prerequisite. Experience of managing multi-disciplined teams is essential.

* It is imperative that you will be possess a portfolio of successful projects completed across, for example, retail and FMCG, industrial, technology or pharmaceutical verticals.

* Automated warehousing solutions design experience as a Senior Consultant or Project Manager may have been gained in one of the following environments: inhouse global multinational logistics fulfilment facilities design team; materials handling solutions design provider; third party contract logistics provider or automation solutions/automated robotic process design consultancy.

* Most importantly you will also have a demonstrable track record of success in coaching and developing a team of Solutions Design Analysts and Managers, ensuring a consistent, best in class approach.

* Previous international solutions design and solutions design and implementation project team leadership would be extremely advantageous, as would, cultural experience and understanding of living and working in Japan would be highly advantageous.

Please note: This role is offered to experienced Japanese citizens or as an expatriate career development role on a permanent local employment contract and therefore you will be required to relocate to Japan to be based there full time. Our client will provide full relocation assistance. Our client offers a very competitive salary and benefits package including bonus and private healthcare. Please note however that although housing allowance may be provided, school fees are not provided as part of the package.