Plastisol Team Lead Scientist -Adhesives & Sealants
About The Position
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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
