Xamax New Product & Process Development Engineer May 2017
Xamax
Xamax Industries is a 68 year old diversified global supplier of high quality
products to the commercial and consumer markets; all sales are B2B. Xamax
specializes in natural and synthetic fibers, Kraft and tissue papers, thermoplastic
films, natural and synthetic nonwoven fabrics, and value-added laminations and
coatings, all tailored to our customers’ process and performance requirements.
Xamax is an ISO certified organization.
Project Overview
The person is responsible for working on product and process development with
responsibility for gathering and evaluating competitive samples, performing tests,
analyzing financial and scientific results and working with internal and external
staff to reach conclusions and recommendations.
Core Responsibilities
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Help coordinate and gather substrates used during lab line run making
prototype samples. Cut and label sample test sheets
Interface liaison between New Product Development and internal/external
test labs
Evaluate/analyze competitive samples and products working with product
development team
Post evaluation and summarizing lab reports of prototypes; assist on analysis
Interface with suppliers to obtain sample products, TDS and understand
basic processing parameters of materials
Compile engineered sample packets for customer review
Perform basic cost analysis on experimental products encompassing
materials, labor, freight, scrap & overhead
Prepare for and Attend manufacturing trials
Research competitive products
Research customer needs, both known and emerging
Research and identify sources of materials starting with BOPP
o material characteristics
o pricing
Assist CEO as appropriate on additional developmental projects
Skills Required
 Engineering background, preferably materials or chemical engineering with
mechanical engineering background acceptable
 Computer literate especially in online research, data tabulation and
manipulation
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Technically astute engineering background (academic or work)
Knowledge on FRP (Fiber Reinforced Products) very helpful
Knowledge of materials , chemical engineering, plastics helpful
Comfortable in small industrial R&D environment
Team player with ability and experience in working with others
Ability to travel off-site to visit potential vendors to perform tests and
potential customers to explain results
Time Spent in Office vs Time Spent Online
This position is primarily based in Seymour CT. A limited amount of research can be
done online and done remotely. Travel for manufacturing trials required.
2017 objectives
1. Support current business of developmental products
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FRP thermoplastic red stripe for refrigerated trucks
FRP thermoset nbond spun lace surface veil
FRP thermoplastic BOPP for inventive surfacing,for example Product 903
extension
FRP thermoplastic SKC for permanent cover sheets
2. Support products that exist but are not made by Xamax
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FRP thermoplastic SKC for permanent cover sheets
3. Totally new product development not being commercially sold (yet)
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FRP thermoplastic PET bottom sheet with PU attractive surface
FRP thermoplastic Graphic version of red stripe
4. Support emerging research to improve customer products
5. Support VP (and CEO as appropriate) on all aspects of product development
on daily basis