Research & Business Development Scientist

Mountville, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Sales

Job Summary

BENEFITS:Medical Dental Vision 401K

AHF Products has a job opportunity for a Research & Business Development Scientist to be located in Mountville PA. This role will plan organize and execute research and development work in support of AHFs innovation and product strategies. S/he will lead technical projects and work within teams to generate concepts determine technical feasibility of concepts for innovative flooring products and installation/maintenance products. This position is ideal for the candidate looking to complement his/her scientific and engineering expertise with industry experience.

JOB DUTIES:

Utilize materials and technology to create develop and evaluate capabilities in support of new products for all segments of our global flooring business
Effectively influence decision making as the technical lead on various projects
Develop product specifications requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Coordinate external testing as needed and understanding testing requirements for domestic and international sales regions
Timely and effective communication with management on project status cost issues and risk
Complete assignments requiring expert level knowledge of techniques and practices related to new product development
Achieve business goals share learnings knowledge and skills as well as promote cross-functional teamwork
Use knowledge and expertise to interpret and properly document experimental data
Other work as assigned based on the project and business support needs
Perform installation testing as needed to support project work or business support needs

TRAVEL:

Moderate travel expected; approximately 10%

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelors degree in chemistry chemical engineering mechanical engineering materials science or a related technical field
Minimum of two years of experience in R&D product development and/or innovation
Effective and creative problem solving written and verbal communication skills required
Action and results oriented self-starter
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check employment verification and drug screening
Positive and Verifiable Work History

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with statistical analysis Minitab (preferred) or other statistical software.
Experience in developing technical capability as a need for product development.
Strong interpersonal skills and a preference to working in a team environment with other scientists engineers technicians and managers both internally and externally.
Ability to develop and execute product testing procedures
Familiarity with flooring products installation systems and/or building products

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Regular walking and sitting
Occasional stretching bending stooping twisting reaching grasping and other such repetitive movements
Must be able to communicate hear comprehend and write in English.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

Make decisions
Develop options and implement solutions
Work with a team
Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
Attention to detail
Communicate effectively
Multitask in a fast-paced environment
Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF PRODUCTS:

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood tile and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design product development manufacturing and service we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs innovation and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce Armstrong Flooring Hartco Robbins LM Flooring Capella HomerWood Hearthwood Raintree Autograph Emily Morrow Home tmbr Crossville and Crossville Studios. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract Hartco Contract AHF Contract Armstrong Flooring Parterre Crossville and Crossville Studios. Headquartered in Mountville Pennsylvania with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia AHF Products employs over 3000 dedicated team members.

BENEFITS:Medical Dental Vision 401KAHF Products has a job opportunity for a Research & Business Development Scientist to be located in Mountville PA. This role will plan organize and execute research and development work in support of AHFs innovation and product strategies. S/he will lead technical ...