R&D Manager – Product Development - Arlington - Freemont Yardley Search

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    3 days ago

    Description

    Overview

    Seeking an experienced and innovative R&D Manager to lead our team of chemists, scientists, and technologists in developing new products and enhancing existing formulations. This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in research, product innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Lead and manage a team within the R&D department to drive new product development and continuous improvement of existing products.
    • Design, execute, and analyze experiments to identify and solve technical challenges.
    • Evaluate, recommend, and test raw materials for performance and cost-effectiveness.
    • Conduct competitive product testing and benchmarking analysis.
    • Ensure laboratory cleanliness, equipment functionality, and safety compliance.
    • Provide technical support to Operations and Technical Services teams for product evaluations and field complaint resolutions.
    • Communicate project results and progress across R&D teams and other departments, including presentations at Stage Gate reviews.
    • Collaborate directly with customers, contractors, and industry partners to ensure product performance meets end-user needs.
    • Represent the company at industry trade shows and actively participate in trade committees.
    • Identify and propose improvements to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
    • Maintain comprehensive documentation of all approved work and product data.
    • Perform data analyses using appropriate statistical and experimental design methods.

    Qualifications

    • 8+ years of product development experience in an R&D environment.
    • 5+ years of management or team leadership experience.
    • Demonstrated expertise in product formulation and experimental methodology.
    • Broad understanding of Production/Operations, Product Management, Quality Control, ISO processes, Analytical Chemistry, Finance, and Marketing integration.
    • Prior experience with research projects, patent submissions, invention disclosures, and technical publications.
    • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including DOE and statistical problem-solving techniques.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and related analytical tools.
    • Ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
    • BS/MS in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or a related Engineering discipline required.

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