职位职能: 科研人员 科研人员
职位描述:
Job Output:
This position is responsible for the application of the sciences required to support technology, product, process development which result in value driven contributions that meet/exceed customer needs, exp technology platforms, grow existing markets, develop new products markets. This position will primarily work on approved NPD (New Product Development) projects is involved in all aspects of the new product development process, from concept development through to including commercialization. This position routinely interacts with sales, marketing, product managers, NPD project management technical resources, manufacturing leaders, vendors, suppliers to deliver targeted objectives.
Essential Duties Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manage new product technical projects in the Feasibility or Development stage of the NPD Process in a way that meets cost, schedule performance targets.
Completes Feasibility Development studies in an accurate manner utilizing sound technical data analysis principles.
Provides technical assistance relating to new product introductions. Plans, arranges, conducts factory qualification tests contributes to evaluation of results subsequent recommendations.
Conducts /or supports manufacturing process qualification at vendor locations.
Develops testing methodology as required for the evaluation of new products.
Understs strengths & weaknesses of Armstrong product line vs. competition regarding performance quality attributes. Works to mitigate product performance gaps by applying knowledge of product line to proactive improvement efforts.
Initiates investigations, identifies opportunities, recommends / approves alternate material substitutions new chemestries in support of new products, quality improvement, performance enhancements, /or best cost.
Recommends implements process changes necessary to optimize product results (cost, performance, or manufacturing effectiveness).
Actively works with customers, team members management to determine approaches to problems, new business requirements application of new concepts technology.
Evaluates existing new technologies for alignment with project plans, strategies specific business requirements. Identifies technical factors that impact business strategy.
Takes initiative to achieve exposure to key customer groups in order to underst market drivers.
Works with corporate environmental legal disciplines concerning issues relative to new product PSDR (product safety & design reviews).
Provides technical support to AFP-Asia manufacturing plants as required for approved new products or on-going operations.
Understs process limitations process variation.
Understs applies material process knowledge to project work. Provides an in-depth knowledge of the behavior performance of raw materials product formulations.
When required, creates technician work assignments, provides guidance follow-up.
Works with raw material or sourced product suppliers to insure Armstrongs performance criteria is achieved.
Proactively transfers technical knowledge to other key stakeholders as required by business need.
Manages risks to bring projects to closure.
Provides ongoing effective communications of project activities to all key business stakeholders.
Networks with other global Scientists to insure best practice is shared.
Uses LEAN principles, where applicable, to improve the overall effectiveness of assigned activities.
Organizational Relationships:
Reports To: Senior Manager NPD Asia, AFP
Key Internal Customers Suppliers:
AFP Manufacturing --Wujiang Advanced Flooring Plant
AFP Asia Leadership Team
AFP Sales & Marketing - Asia
ABP Innovation Team - Asia / Global
AFP Regional Technology Team - Asia
AFP other Manufacturing - Asia / Global
AFP Managers Aligned Core Processes / Personnel
AFP Scientists - Global Network
Key External Customers Suppliers:
Third party sourced product technology vendors
Raw material suppliers
Selected regulatory agencies that impact product performance, composition, etc
Requirements:
BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or other related technical field of study.
5+ years of business experience.
Proven experience in new product development, project implementation, laboratory, manufacturing environments with a minimum of 2 years in a lead technical role(s).
Go-to-Market, flooring manufacturing LEAN experience desired.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, /or ability required.
With rich plastic compounding manufacturing experience underst the industrial.
Results oriented professional who can work across organizational / functional lines at multiple levels within the organization to achieve targeted business objectives.
Strong organization skills with demonstrated ability to priortize manage multiple activities.
Strong project management skill.
Effective communication, writing, presentation, data organization skills.
Self-driven, goal-oriented, strong interpersonal skills.
Strong reasoning, problem solving, logic skills. Experience in performing predictive analysis modeling.