Associate Product Developer, Plastics

Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Associate Product Developer to join our RD&
D New Product Development Plastics team.This role is responsible for the end-to-end ideation, development and launch of educational products.The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, a solution-oriented mindset and a keen attention to detail to drive quality products. The Product Developer should have a solid understanding of cross-functional teamwork and possess proficiency in data analysis and customer perspective to drive decisions. Our team environment is fun, fast-paced and deadline-driven. We have the greatest respect for our employees—and Lakeshore is simply a wonderful place to work.
A day in the office looks like this:
Analyzing market trends and sales data to inform development of future products
Participating in new product ideation and presenting to peers and management
Providing clear direction and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers, engineers and our Asia team to ensure successful execution of products
Conducting market research and gathering customer insights to inform product development decisions
Ensuring that target price and product functionality expectations are met
Ensuring that all products meet the highest standards of quality and safety, with a focus on attention to detail
Taking active steps to move product forward and meet deadlines
Utilizing effective communication skills to appropriately inform various levels of the organization and team members of project progress, as well as to report any concerns or project risks