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Formulation Engineer
- Energizer Holdings, Inc. (Vandalia, OH)
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What you'll love about this job
Fast-Paced | State of the Art Facility | Growth Opportunity | Bonus Program | Exemplary 401(k)
This is Energizer Holdings, Inc.
Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Position Summary
As a Technology Engineer – Global Cost, Quality, Supply (CQS) Auto Care R&D, you will improve the cost and performance of existing auto care appearance products by collaborating with cross functional partners including marketing, procurement, operations, and quality assurance.
Responsibilities
+ Lead cost, quality, supply projects related to appearance products, working with internal cross functional team members to collaborate and execute projects
+ Contribute innovative ideas leading to the development and application of new technologies and solving consumer application related challenges
+ Plan, execute, analyze and summarize plant trials working closely with manufacturing, Engineering, and production technical resources
+ Define and conduct development testing to ensure readiness for production, distribution, customer and consumer fit for use
+ Ensure product meets relevant national, international and industry standards
+ Develop and maintain formula and product specifications
+ Support technical organization as needed to resolve consumer or production technical issues
+ Develop knowledge leading to improved formulations, technologies, devices, or processes, having marketable cost/performance advantages by designing and conducting robust experiments
+ Collaborate with colleagues, as well as external networks and partners to leverage knowledge and meet assigned business objectives
+ Interface with other R&D, Operations, Engineering and service groups to acquire information and services necessary to meet assigned objectives
+ Modify product design to create optimum balance between product and process
+ Provide regular written documentation and oral presentations which both assess and record the progress of the work
+ Develop training materials and other documentation
+ Participate in the safety program via regular assignments and by providing JSHAs (Job Safety and Health Analysis) and colleague training
+ Interpret equipment requirements, and establishes and updates equipment and documentation that meets OSHA standards and Company policies
+ Define and purchases materials that meet EPA standards and Company policies
What we are looking for
+ Bachelors in Engineering or Science or equivalent work experience
+ 2+ years of experience leading chemical research, including designing and developing formulas/products, developing test plans, analyzing data and determining next steps in a development program
+ Experience in formulation chemistry, raw materials, surfactants, and the ability to use this knowledge to develop innovative, cost-effective products
+ Ability to lead projects from fundamentals through scale up and implementation
+ Capable of working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
+ Ability to perform repetitive manual tasks requiring the use of hands, standing for extended periods of time, and lifting up to 35 lbs.
+ Exposure to health risks or conditions may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment, including the potential use of a respirator
+ Monday-Friday, day shift, occasionally, the schedule may vary from typical business hours
What we prefer
+ Experience related to consumer product formulation development projects
Come join us!
Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Total Rewards Package
The salary range for this position is USD $68,000.00/Yr. - USD $85,000.00/Yr.
Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Energizer strives to create a supportive work environment centered around colleagues’ professional and personal well-being. Our total rewards package provides comprehensive benefits to attract, retain, and protect our colleagues – including health and welfare insurance, parental leave, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.
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