Plastisol Team Lead Scientist -Adhesives & Sealants at Sunstar

Springboro, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Plastisol Formulation, PVC Formulation, Polymer Science, Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings, Product Development, Commercialization, Project Management, APQP, Stage-Gate, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Scale-Up, Validation, Technical Interface

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Description About Sunstar Engineering Sunstar Engineering is a global leader in adhesives, sealants, coatings, and functional materials for the automotive, construction, and electronics industries. With more than 95 years of history, Sunstar combines deep materials science expertise with a strong culture of innovation to deliver high-performance solutions to customers worldwide. Position Overview Sunstar Engineering is seeking a Plastisol Team Lead Scientist to lead the day-to-day technical execution of our Plastisol Group with a strong emphasis on product development and commercialization. This role balances hands-on formulation work with team leadership and project management responsibility. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in polymer science and plastisol/PVC formulation and experience executing structured product development processes, preferably APQP. Requirements Key Responsibilities Lead hands-on formulation and development of plastisol- and PVC-based adhesives and sealants. Provide day-to-day technical leadership and mentoring for the Plastisol Group. Manage multiple product development projects from concept through commercialization. Apply structured project management and APQP or stage-gate development processes. Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and commercial teams. Support scale-up, plant trials, validation, and launch activities. Serve as a technical interface with customers and internal stakeholders. Qualifications - Required M.S. or Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field. 7+ years of formulation experience in adhesives, sealants, coatings, or related polymer systems. Hands-on experience with plastisol and/or PVC-based formulations. Strong polymer science and formulation fundamentals. Proven ability to lead projects and mentor technical staff. Qualifications - Preferred: Prior team lead or technical leadership experience. Experience using APQP, stage-gate, or similar product development frameworks. Manufacturing scale-up and plant support experience. Automotive, construction, or industrial adhesive/sealant background. What We Offer Leadership role with strong technical impact. Opportunity to shape Sunstar's plastisol and PVC product platforms. Collaborative, innovation-driven culture. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter highlighting their formulation expertise, leadership experience, and interest in leading a plastisol-focused technical team.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading the daily technical execution of the Plastisol Group, focusing on hands-on formulation and development of plastisol- and PVC-based adhesives and sealants. Responsibilities include managing multiple product development projects from concept through commercialization while providing technical leadership and mentoring to the team.