NPD Chemist

New Product Development ChemistAnnual Salary: 40,000 - 46,000Location: CheshireJob Type: Full-timeJoin a leading creative and environmentally responsible company in the coatings industry, where innovation meets sustainability. We are looking for an experienced NPD Chemist to take products from ideation through to commercial launch. This role offers the opportunity to manage your own portfolio of development projects, contributing directly to strategic growth plans.Day-to-day of the role:Manage, plan, and execute product and process development projects from ideation to commercial launch.Assess new product ideas and opportunities, including deliverables, timescales, benefits, resource requirements, and costs.Plan and prioritise development work to meet agreed timescales, managing and prioritising technical requests to support the wider NPD team.Report on project progress, making and communicating clear go/no-go proposals.Plan and support trials and manage NPD through to full production.Identify and engage with external sources of expertise, including suppliers, consultants, test houses, and academia.Share learning and insights from development projects across the business.Provide technical support to the wider business on specifications, material changes, customer complaints, and operational problem solving.Required Skills and Qualifications:Solid experience in product or process development within coatings, paper, film, chemicals, or a related manufacturing ..... full job details .....