Vybond is a global market leader in pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes, delivering innovative solutions to a variety of industrial and specialty markets. Headquarters in Franklin, KY, with facilities in Riverhead, NY, and Bristol, RI, Vybond Group, Inc. manufactures specialty foil, film, and duct tapes and adhesives. With over 1,500 specialty SKUs spanning 500+ product families, Vybond serves 1,500+ customers across the HVAC, building and construction, industrial, retail, medical, aerospace, automotive, and other specialty industries.Â
The Product Development Engineer plays a critical role in developing and executing Vybond’s strategic vision for new product growth, driving innovation across existing applications and emerging market opportunities. This position is central to delivering next-generation products that support long-term profitability and business expansion.
As a member of the Product Development team, the engineer is responsible for leading the technical execution of development projects from initial research through to full-scale production. This includes managing key milestones, defining product and performance specifications, and ensuring alignment with project budgets and timelines.
The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams including Customers, Sales, Commercial Development, Process Engineering, Product Management, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing.
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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:Â
- Follow established Design Control procedures for the development of new products and product variances.
- Design experiments, execute trials, develop and interpret data and perform application testing developing new products to meet customer and market demands.
- Run trials on the pilot and production lines using solvent, emulsion, hot melt, and rubber-based pressure sensitive adhesives and coatings.
- Implement product development projects consistent with corporate objectives; ensure that project objectives are met and completed on schedule.
- Source, analyze and utilize new raw materials for product innovation and cost reductions.
- Identify equipment and processing issues that affect processing, quality, and performance while working with cross-functional teams on problem resolution and implementation.
- Preparation of finished good tape samples, operation, and understanding of various test equipment/methods, including application testing and data analysis for evaluation and presentation of new tape designs.
- Implement technical documentation packages, including raw material specifications, product specifications, stability, and general technical data to support the introduction of new products.
- Knowledge of ASTM standards and PSTC methods to support product testing when required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Product Development Manager.
