Job Description:
Core Duties:
- Lead and oversee the development of XPEL’s core technologies.
- Work with Quality/manufacturing, and supply chain to identify and secure key strategic materials for existing and new PPF, coatings, and related technologies
- Provide robust technical solutions to new product development initiatives and lend support to sales and product management teams
- Bridge the gap from bench scale testing to industrial manufacturing processes
- Knowledge build and assess risk & factor all relevant industrial process & material validation on product performance through its life cycle
- Develop plans and procedures for specifications & fabrication of components, integration of technologies, balancing cost & manufacturability
- Serve as technical interface to vendors and manufacturers
- Maintain meticulous documentation of work performed
- Provide leadership to the junior technical team
- Willingness to engage in domestic and worldwide travel to coordinate work with suppliers, manufacturers and customers (up to 20%)
Job Requirements:
- Strong technical background in polymer/material science, coatings, and associated technologies
- In-depth knowledge of coatings and/or adhesive chemistry, UV curing, photopolymerization applicable to industrial scale operations
- A background in thermal, mechanical, and optical properties for polymer multilayer films using advanced analytical tools like DMA/DHR, DSC, FTIR, TGA, profilometer, optical microscopy, etc.
- Knowledge in polymer film processing, roll to roll, sheet extrusion and related technologies
- Strong understanding of design of experiments and corresponding data analysis
- Experience working with domestic and international vendors
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5-10 years of relevant experience. Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience working with interdisciplinary teams to drive programs from concept to production/commercialization
XPEL is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.