Product Development Engineer Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

Summary:
The R & D Scientist (Emulsions & Suncare Formulations) is responsible for the development, optimization, and commercialization of personal care products with emphasis Emulsions & Suncare care products. This role collaborates closely with multiple internal technical, sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, and compliance departments. This position requires a person that works well with general direction and minimal supervision to execute against product development project goals while ensuring adherence to company standards, timelines, and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop robust, high-quality formulations, specifications, and requirements as indicated by a New Product Profile through bench-scale experimentation
• Create, review, and approve technical documents to support product development, including Ingredient Statements, Cost Models, and Raw Material documents
• Partner with cross-functional R&D teams to establish robust manufacturing processes with active participation in pilot plant/scale up activities
• Develop product specifications for new and/or reformulated products to ensure quality and performance standards
• Source, qualify, test, and approve new and/or alternate raw materials
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess performance and stability
• Follow standard operating procedures ensure accuracy, safety compliance, and proper documentation
• Optimize formulations to meet cost, processing, and supply chain material requirements
• Manage project deliverables timely and proactively identify risks with contingency plans
• Conduct stability testing, record and analyze results, and summarize conclusions
• Develop prototypes and samples to support customer reviews and bids, as well as requirements for product testing
• Prepare research proposals including analytical, technical, and financial data
• Investigate deviations and help implement the appropriate corrective actions
• Monitor other branded marketed products for changes or improvements that might prompt reformulations
• Collaborate effectively across departments and maintain professional interactions with all internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Education & Experience Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related scientific discipline
• Equivalent combination of education and related experience (up to 10 years) will be considered
• Minimum of 3-5 years of laboratory experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years emulsions formulating experience with an emphasis on suncare is preferred, formulation experience in related personal care products will be considered
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications- Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to apply basic mathematical and statistical concepts, including percentage, ratios, and probability to data analysis
Core Competencies:
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced high-volume environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and report progress effectively through the organization
• Solid understanding of product commercialization process
• Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance to all company procedures, and guidelines is essential and mandatory.
• Enthusiastic, with a positive attitude and passion for innovation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Efficient management of time and use of resources
• Inspires confidence and trust by being dependable and honest
• Adaptability, initiative, and willingness to learn
Travel:
n/a
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional laboratory and office environment and routinely uses standard laboratory and office equipment such as hot plates, pH meters, viscometers, foam height apparatus, mixers, balances, and computer-based tools.
Physical Demands:
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regular standing, walking, and use of hands
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds