Product Development Specialist

3 months ago

Cambridge, Canada CGT Canada Full time

**Description**:
CGT has its roots in the Victoria Wheel Works which provided wagon wheels for the thriving transportation trade of the time. CGT was a major supplier of coated fabrics during the war years (rain wear) and consumer products (shower curtains, wall coverings and tablecloths). We are proud of our roots and excited about the future as we continue to deliver first-class quality automotive and industrial coated fabrics and films.

**Product Development Specialist - Industrial Markets**

As a member of the Industrial Group, the **Product Development Specialist **is** **responsible to develop, launch and manage products and product information for our various industrial markets as well as act as the Technical Lead for markets they are part of.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop new products as determined by the Commercial Sales Group within the Industrial Market Groups, that meet specification, cost, quality, functionality, launch schedule, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
- Understand the external markets serviced by CGT Industrial Group to participate in the determination of the new products to be developed.
- Liaise with customers, internal sales teams, and operations to ensure project timelines and budgets are being met.
- Direct/manage activities of other Product Development Associates (PDAs) within the Industrial Group as required.
- Responsible for Bill Of Materials (BOM’s), Process Specs, Control Plans, etc. in their respective markets and the process to ensure there is successful communication to all affected teams.
- Identify, lead, and ensure the execution of continuous improvement projects of cost, quality, and capacity improvement as required to meet the overall objectives of the Industrial Group.
- Facilitate, lead, or manage cross-functional teams for trial planning and root cause analysis activities.
- Participate in budgeting and costing activities.
- Participate in external Industry Associations, conferences and trade shows as required.
- Attend commercial market trade shows as required.
- Direct activity of PDAs, technicians and plant employees during trials and testing.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**:
**Education**

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or equivalent

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**Experience**
- Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a medium to large manufacturing environment in a product development role.
- Knowledge of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), polyurethane (PU), or other thermoplastics fabrication and processes are beneficial.
- Working experience with thermoplastic calendering or extrusion processes is ideal
- Working knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system.
- Team-based, collaborative work experience with cross-functional teams
- Experience in product launch processes

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**Skills/Attributes**:

- Results-driven focus
- Highly collaborative and open communication style
- Proven project management experience
- Strong communication skills and customer relationship management
- Comfortable representing CGT externally
- Strong presentation skills

**Working Conditions**:

- Position requires work in office, plant and lab environments. Occasional visits to customer sites, job sites, and other production facilities.
- Standard 40hr work week, but additionally may be required to work evenings, and weekends to accommodate production scheduling and program requirements including on an on-call basis when necessary.
- Domestic and International travel up to 20% pending assignments - must have valid passport and the ability to freely travel across international borders.
- Exposure to powders, plasticizers, solvents such as MEK, etc. in a Chemical Plant environment
- Standing, sitting, walking, some minor lifting/carrying of product samples
- Use of PPE in production environments
- COVID protocols must be followed at all times, including the requirement to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

**Benefits**:

- Health (Drug plan, Vision, Paramedical coverage, etc.), Dental, Life Insurance & Disability Benefits
- RRSP matching program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Rewarding and challenging role
- Long-standing organization in the community with a rich and successful history
- Collaborative environment with a drive for excellence
- Long-tenured, highly knowledgeable staff

**About CGT Canada**:
The Company serves fabricators as well as various industrial markets such as the pool liner, roofing, decking, containment, pond liner and stationery industries. It has manufacturing facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and in China. Canadian General-Tower Limited, formerly Canadian General Rubber Co. Ltd., is based in Cambridge, Ontario.

CGT is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to age, ancestry, colour, citizens

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