- Global Leadership: Guide the Technology & Innovation team across global automotive platforms, focusing on strategic developments and key performance achievements. Initially, this role will have 4 direct reports (two scientists and two technicians).
- Advanced Product Development: Drive the creation and improvement of polyurethane products tailored for automotive uses, emphasizing sustainability and advanced material properties.
- Downstream Collaboration: Directly interact with OEMs to understand their needs, ensure product development aligns with their requirements, and manage the commercialization process.
- Market Implementation: Oversee market assessments, product launches, and commercialization of new products in collaboration with the marketing team, ensuring project management processes are followed.
- Safety and Compliance: Ensure all activities comply with the company's EH&S procedures and corporate compliance and ethics policies.
- Network Building: Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, including other divisions, universities, and suppliers.
- Educational Background: Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science required.
- Professional Experience: 10+ years in polymer product development, particularly with polyurethanes, including 5+ years of managing a team of scientists. Proven experience in working directly with OEMs and handling the rigor of downstream activities.
- Leadership and Communication: Visionary leader with exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills, capable of navigating complex, multi-cultural environments.
- Technical Expertise: Strong background in R&D, technical service, and securing patents. Experience with additives, adhesives, coatings, UV and waterborne technologies is highly desirable.
- Travel Requirement: Willingness to travel internationally about 25% of the time.
- Compensation and Benefits: Attractive salary with bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits from day one, and a robust 401(K) plan with up to 10% match.
- Work Environment: Innovative, supportive, and dynamic work culture with substantial opportunities for career progression and personal growth.
- Unique Selling Points: Lead pivotal projects at a globally recognized firm that prioritizes groundbreaking technologies and environmental stewardship.
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Description
Pave Talent, in collaboration with a leading global manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is seeking an ambitious R&D Manager - Automotive Polymers (Working with OEMs). The ideal candidate must have prior experience working on downstream activities directly with OEMs, collaborating on new product development, managing product launch and commercialization, and ensuring customer deliverables are met. Additionally, this person must have experience managing direct reports, as they will oversee a team of two scientists and two technicians. This role offers a significant opportunity to lead global initiatives in developing innovative polyurethane applications for automotive interiors and structural components.
Our client is a Fortune 500 chemical manufacturing company with a global team. Despite being a publicly traded company, they foster a family-oriented work environment that is a close-knit community with an entrepreneurial spirit. The founder's son is still involved in the day-to-day running of the business. Our client is also focused on new energy vehicles and sustainability, which is extremely exciting for people interested in that space.
Role Impact:
As the R&D Manager - Automotive Polymers (Working with OEMs), you will orchestrate the technological direction and innovation across global automotive platforms, setting the pace for industry advancements in polyurethane applications.
Key Responsibilities:
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What We Offer:
Join Our Team:
Are you prepared to lead at the forefront of automotive polymer innovation? This is your opportunity to impact the global automotive industry through advanced material science
