Process Development Engineer

Process Development Engineer, Easton, PA

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Leads key projects and develops networks, teams and linkages to rapidly implement new product processes, process changes and formulations that comply with environmental regulations, reduce process and formulation costs, and improve existing plant processes at all plant sites.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Take leadership role in new product development activities with all marketing, plant, engineering and R&D groups to assure successful and rapid progress of new product startups. This can include ownership of a project from start to finish including formulation, scale-up, consumer validation and turnover to Operations.
• Converting small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations
• Conduct vendor evaluations to determine process capacity and capability
• Develop new technologically innovative products that delight consumers and fit within the company's strategic plan. Identify, develop, and modify new technologies from outside sources. Identify and engage external vendors and technical resources that can fill gaps /assist in-house developers with continuing technical issues.
• Employ effective communication skills and partner independently with Marketing, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Consumer Affairs to ensure that all necessary parameters are tracking and that the proper functions are engaged to avoid last minute issues.
• Complete and provide all pertinent Technology specifications to include (but not limited to) Technical Feasibility, Product Specifications, Material Safety Data Sheets, ACMI & Micro documentation test methods and conversion methods.
• Represent Technology Development at weekly cross-functional team meetings. Provide technological assessments and recommendations for new and existing products.
• Present new and upcoming technologies (new product development, product improvements, and cost savings) to management at R&D Technology Share events. Prepare power point presentations and product displays.
• Partner with Market Research to utilize Consumer Research throughout product development to identify consumer insights, anticipate and address negative attributes of products and ensure high rankings on Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other online retail portals.
• Establishing preliminary project and product cost estimates.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years experience with manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills and excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to make decisions, rapidly experiment and quickly move forward often with many variables, incomplete information and multiple other cross-functional considerations.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services - automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Green is our favorite color! Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola's creative solutions for greener tomorrows: https://www.crayola.com/about-us/sustainability

Crayola is committed to providing competitive market compensation. Our pay ranges are established using reliable market data and consider factors such as job responsibilities, industry benchmarks, and geographic location.

Individual starting pay is determined by a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications. This role is eligible to participate in an annual incentive plan as per plan guidelines. For a full list of Crayola benefits, please visit https://www.crayola.com/company/employee-benefits.

No phone calls please.

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