R&D Specialist, Coil and Packaging

About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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Primary Job Purpose

• To develop and maintain the product portfolio for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Coil and Packaging (metal) products.
• Develop new and improve existing research methodology/protocol, in line with the Business strategy, project and R&D functional standards, to gain insight into new developments.
• Provide technical support to local teams (commercial, operations, procurement etc).

Key Accountabilities

• Submissions to customers that follow guidelines and have expected results / performance (identify and address results that are not in line with expectations)
• Develop a formula within formulation guidelines (eg. Select best pigmentation that considers cost, durability, metamerism, factory suitable formulations, seeking guidance as required).
• To co-ordinate with the appropriate teams (eg. commercial, operations) to ensure smooth introduction of new or modified products.
• Offer solutions to own and other teams to resolve issues or implement improvement initiatives.
• Support production problems solving with solutions that meet product technical requirements.
• Be actively involved in change control process
• Follow safe work practices for personal and equipment safety
• Manage own priorities, seeking clarification as required
• Correct use of methodologies, tools and systems
• Ask appropriate questions to clarify requirements, expectations and critical performance parameters
• Document results following the appropriate reporting system
• Have a general understanding of how a customer uses our products
• Interact with customers and suppliers

Experience & Competencies

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry / Polymer Science or equivalent
• 3 or more years of experience in the Industrial Coatings Industry (or chemical manufacturing industry)
• Good understanding of the coating technology platforms
• Ability to discern colour
• Deliver projects / tasks on time and as per plan
• Effective organizational skills and management of multiple projects
• Pro-active and shows high level of ownership
• Problem solving own issues independently, actively participate / contribute in more complex problem solving situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, influencing, results orientated, problem solving and project management
• Good team player and be able to work in a cross-functional team environment.
• A can-do attitude, organised, self-regulated and with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Microsoft Office advance for Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 47980