Director, Research - Carlisle, United States - Carlisle SynTec

    Carlisle SynTec
    Carlisle SynTec Carlisle, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), is a global leader in the building materials industry. We've been around since 1917. In just the past six years, our company has grown by nearly 70%.

    The Director of R&D will be the product development leader for all Membrane products. In this role, you will lead a team of technical managers, chemists and engineers to drive innovation, cost reduction and manufacturing support.

    Organizational objectives for this position include creating a vision for developing expertise and skilled personnel in the R&D group and implementing this organizational strategy. This includes identifying relevant R&D resources, hiring and training them as per established strategy.

    Job Responsibilities

    • Establishes and manages R&D strategy for membrane products and drives innovation
    • Leads, motivates and develops a team of Technical Managers, Chemists, and Engineers
    • Responsible for Research & development of membrane products and processes
    • Interface with equipment suppliers to develop processing technology
    • Work with manufacturing and engineering groups to facilitate successful transfer of new technology.
    • Demonstrate effective technology decision making.
    • Provide guidance and direction in setting the company's Technology Roadmaps.
    • Provide technical leadership that influences and sets company direction for Research and Process technologies.
    • Represent membrane R&D in providing cross functional/department leadership.
    • Work effectively with other department leaders to drive company strategy and initiatives
    • Develop and communicate membrane R&D strategic objectives. Understand the impact and implications of R&D strategy to the overall company strategy and ensure alignment.
    • Review, establish and prioritize projects that support Marketing, Purchasing and Manufacturing objectives.