Formulator - Industrial Paints

Description

**\#WeAreKilling!** Killing S.A. operates in the **paints and adhesives** segments and is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in Rio Grande do Sul. With a people-centered culture, it values trust-based relationships, teamwork, and the constant pursuit of innovation, quality, and results. In the Industrial Paints division, you will join a technical team with strong expertise in developing products and solutions for diverse markets, directly contributing to the evolution of the company’s portfolio. The person assuming the Formulator role will play an essential part in product creation and enhancement, directly impacting the business’s competitiveness. **Learn more about Killing, one of the best companies to work for in Rio Grande do Sul!** **Responsibilities and Duties** * Develop and refine industrial paint formulations, keeping abreast of market trends and demands * Participate in innovation and product improvement projects * Identify and qualify raw materials and suppliers * Support the development of new markets and painting processes * Deliver technical training to internal and external customers * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives * Perform technical problem analysis and resolution **Requirements and Qualifications** **Education** * Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related fields * Postgraduate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering is desirable **Expected Experience:** * Minimum of 5 years in industrial paint development * Hands-on experience in formulation, testing, and product validation * Experience in industrial environments or R&D **Technical Knowledge** * DOE (Design of Experiments) * Lean Six Sigma * Project Management * Microsoft Office Suite * Knowledge of raw materials and industrial paint processes **Skills** * Analytical thinking * Proactivity * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Teamwork * Organization and results orientation **Additional Information** Benefits * On-site cafeteria; * Transportation allowance/Parking; * Health insurance plan — Unimed; * Dental insurance; * Life insurance; * Profit-sharing program (PPR); * Totalpass; * Birthday day off; * Product discounts. **Founded in 1962**, **Killing S.A. Paints and Adhesives** has now completed **60 years** of a successful journey built on hard **work**, beginning with **Leopoldo Celestino Killing** and his entrepreneurial vision. Focused on **organization** and **innovation efficiency**, the company today operates under two brands — **Kisafix** and **Tintas Killing** — and across four manufacturing plants located in Novo Hamburgo/RS, Simões Filho/BA, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Querétaro, Mexico; plus a Distribution Center in Sapucaia do Sul/RS. Under the **Kisafix** brand, **Killing** serves the footwear industry, leading the adhesives segment in Latin America, as well as distributors, furniture manufacturing, mattress and upholstery industries, among others. Meanwhile, **Tintas Killing** ranks among the largest paint brands in the country, committed to **making people’s lives easier**. We are driven by the dedication of those who stand beside us — therefore, we invest in **recognition**, generating **opportunities** for those who make a difference every day. And this **appreciation delivers results**! We are certified by **GPTW** as an **excellent company to work for**, because the **people** who live the **Killing way** understand the difference that **partnership** and **care** make in our daily operations. Thus, **we grow together!**