Product Development Specialist (Onsite)
Product Development Specialist (Onsite)
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You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract retain and energize passionate peoplelike you by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with oursAccountability Growth mindset One teamCare and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team safeguarding the environment and creating a long-lasting positive impact on the communities where we do business.Are you with us!
The role of Product Development Specialist is to provide technical expertise and support the business by developing new specialty paper products. Plan design and conduct experiments and trials to make product prototypes that meet specific targets and timelines. Develop new test methods and product specifications as needed.
Accountabilities
- Develop new products in alignment with Ahlstroms specialty growth strategy. Generate new ideas and intellectual property which leads to new sales and revenues for the business. Enhance customer relationships by preparing prototypes defining product specs and costs and coordinating pilot coater trials.
- Support and assist in trouble-shooting and problem-solving related to existing and new products manufactured in Stevens Point WI.
- Provide technical assistance in the implementation of procurement/cost-reduction initiatives.
- Develop and sustain cooperative working relationships within product development operations technical and sales & marketing departments.
- Develop appropriate external contacts to maintain awareness of latest and emerging technologies in areas applicable to existing or future businesses.
- Demonstrate strong understanding of industry and markets and technology trends; identifying threats and opportunities and ensuring business issues are addressed; understand underlying customer issues and identify approaches to achieve results and solutions.
- Track and communicate progress of projects using project management method and document results appropriately. Participate as a team member in cross-functional product development teams.
- Visit customers as required.
Requirements
- Degree in paper science chemical engineering or related technical disciplines.
- Greater than three (3) years of experience; substitution of directly relevant work experience for education.
- Experience with specialty paper coatings a plus.
- Have knowledge of coating processes materials and applications.
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects to meet deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills teamwork and organizational skills.
- Communicate well both written and verbal including customer interaction skills.
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age non-disqualifying disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions Filtration and Life Sciences Food and Consumer Packaging and Protective Materials address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6800 people.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
