Job Description:

Senior Scientist

Core Responsibilities:

Understand and live by Axalta’s core operating principles of EHS, ethics, people treatment and quality.Prioritize projects based on business need and internal resource. Responsible for the development and execution of robust technical plans, key milestones, technical risk assessments.Pigment toolbox maintenance, actively work with global color/pigment core team to expand toolbox for based on customer need and market trench.Develop color on time within technology specification, collaborate with support chemist/production/on line team to launch color successfully.Effectively collaborate with sales, product, operations, supply chain and sourcing to prioritize work and address future needs.Lead or take active role in problem solving of customer color issues using appropriate methodology.

Key Job Requirements:

Bachelor/master degree in polymer chemistry, chemical engineering or material science.Minimum with 5+ years’ color experience in coating industry, experience in OEM or APC color experience is preferred.3+ years' experience managing technical projects.Pigment/dispersion related knowledge is requiredStrong project management and problem-solving skill.Strong teamwork and collaboration capability.Good verbal and written of English language preferred.Business acumen and knowledge of basic economics and budgeting.Effective written and oral communication skills and organizational management skills.Skilled at interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.Ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource to the organization's management team that provides leadership and direction.Ability to practice a high level of confidentiality.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.