Senior Product Specialist - Non-Wovens

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Position Overview We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Senior Product Specialist to support our non-woven business, including fiberglass mat, insulation binders, and paper/wood saturation applications. This role provides deep technical expertise in resin chemistry, supports customer-facing technical service, and serves as a key resource for formulation and application performance across the non-woven product portfolio. The role will be based in our new lab in Dublin, OH.

The Senior Product Specialist works with limited supervision, leads efforts to resolve complex formulation and process issues, and mentors less experienced technical staff.

Key Responsibilities Resin Chemistry & Formulation Formulate, synthesize, and characterize resin systems for fiberglass mat, insulation binder, and paper/wood saturation applications to meet performance requirements, customer priorities, and cost targets. Conduct application testing and analytical characterization (e.g., GPC, DSC, viscosity, gel time, solids) to validate formulation performance. Non-Woven Application Support Support product development and optimization of binder systems used in fiberglass mat, insulation, and paper/wood saturation applications.

Evaluate and recommend formulation or process adjustments to meet performance standards specific to non-woven substrates (e.g., tensile strength, moisture resistance, cure profile). Partner with R&D to translate non-woven performance requirements into scalable resin formulations. Support the ability to meet relevant industry codes and standards applicable to non-woven and insulation products. Customer Interactions & Technical Service Serve as a senior technical point of contact for commercial customers, building strong working relationships through regular communication and technical meetings.

Lead or support customer trials, field visits, and technical service engagements to ensure product performance meets customer expectations. Review and approve customer recipes, balancing quality standards with customer needs. Gather and translate customer feedback into actionable input for product development and continuous improvement. Safety, Documentation & Compliance Ensure EH&S goals and targets are met and contribute to a strong safety culture.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area and support chemical inventory and safety objectives. Keep accurate records, prepare technical reports, and maintain documentation for compliance and traceability. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field (required);
Master's degree a plus. 5+ years of experience in resin chemistry, product development, or technical service within the non-woven, insulation, or related chemical manufacturing industry. Strong working knowledge of resin…