THE COMPANY

O’Sullivan Films, Inc. is a leading plastics fabrication company owned by Continental, one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world and a leader in automated driving. Through our pioneering technologies and services, we’re changing the future of mobility to make it more safe, smart, and sustainable. Our Winchester, VA location is seeking a Lead Staff Chemist to join our team. Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

Lead Staff Chemist, O’Sullivan Films, Inc., Winchester, VA:

Work closely with Research group to support new product developments based on novel polymer systems. Responsible for market focused development and portfolio maintenance for thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) films products for automotive interiors. Develop region product strategy in alignment with global R&D strategy and implementation. Create and maintain the regional product portfolio. Ensure organization policies are uniformly understood and properly applied. Develop and lead a high impact development team. Responsible for complete product development (time/cost/quality). Product benchmarking and identification of strategic technology partners to support the region.

Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field and 5 years of related work experience.

Of the required experience, must have experience 5 years of experience in each of the following:

• Developing thermoplastic polyolefin formulation for automotive original equipment manufacturer requirements and application;
• Using thermoplastic polyolefin processing techniques, including extruding, calendaring, printing, laminating, post-embossing, and thermoforming; and
• Handling technical communication with customers regarding customer specifications and development of materials for automotive products.

Of the required experience, must have experience 2 years of experience in each of the following:

• Applying automotive quality standard processes, including failure mode error analysis, production part approval processes, and advance product quality planning;
• Optimizing processes for rate improvement or scrap reduction and engaging in problem solving projects for the automotive industry; and
• Conducting benchmark analysis for automotive customers and applying new requirements to new product development.

Of the required experience, must have experience 1 year of experience in each of the following:

• Overseeing direct reports in the automotive industry, including in the use of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) according to the AIAG & VDA FMEA Handbook; and
• Serving as a technical expert in customer projects and ensuring the development group follows company chemical strategy for development.

Must have experience overseeing the market launch of a new thermoplastic product for the automotive interior industry, from beginning (incubator stage) to completion (market launch).

International travel required up to 10%; Domestic travel required up to 10%.

To Apply, email resume to 07AHFMCIT@continental-corporation.com with Job ID 242578 in subject line.