Application Development & Technical Service Manager (Adhesives)

As a Cleaner, the work centres on to lead short to long term programs and innovation projects related to the synthesis and development of new Capa materials and products. It would suit someone who can bring high professional standards and disciplined judgement to the role.

Role overview

Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ingevity operates from more than 25 locations around the world and employs approximately 1,750 people. Ingevity provides specialty chemicals and high‑performance carbon materials and technologies that purify, protect and enhance the world around us.

Main responsibilities

To lead short to long term programs and innovation projects related to the synthesis and development of new Capa materials and products. Leading the activities of the Adhesives and Sealants applications laboratory. Develop the methods for processing and testing adhesives and sealants containing new Capa polyols.

What helps someone succeed

High professional standards and disciplined judgement.

Requirements

• 7 - 10 years industrial laboratory experience with a track record of increasing responsibility with people management.
• Experience in the development of hotmelt and reactive hotmelt formulations would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated expertise in formulating, testing and manufacture of polyurethane adhesives.

Job details

• Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.