Director of R&D and Quality
Director of R&D and Quality
Salary $130,000 $165,000 + Benefits + Bonus + Paid Relocation to FLORIDA
This growing manufacturer is hiring a Director of R&D and Quality! Youll oversee major R&D programs and ensure quality standards are met. You will lead technical projects, manage quality functions, and interface with customers to drive innovation and growth.
Ideally, we are looking to hire a chemistry, organic chemistry, or chemical engineering PhD who has an in-depth knowledge of MDI, TDI chemistries, reactive hot melt chemistry, and raw material offsets.
Why work for this company? They collaborate! They get positive results & have satisfied customers! They are growing and you have any opportunity to lead, teach, and develop a great R&D and Quality team. You will be a decision maker reporting to the president.
As the Director of R&D and Quality, your responsibilities will be:
Oversee R&D programs and coordinate multiple projects.
Ensure conformance to the company quality management system.
Design and develop products within budget constraints.
Implement and maintain R&D procedures and initiate improvements.
Manage quality functions, including root cause analysis and supporting plant operations.
Interface with customers regarding formulations, scale-up, and development.
Manage staff for onboarding and scale-up processes.
Develop and review technical agendas and timelines for R&D projects.
Recommend resource allocation and communicates progress.
Oversee the R&D facility and maintain communication with the analytical lab staff.
Lead project teams through new product development and factory integration.
Conduct complex research experiments and analyze substances.
Collaborate with Purchasing for raw material procurement.
Approve Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for new chemical raw materials.
Lead strategic initiatives in R&D to drive revenue and growth.
Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and health policies & practices.
Minimum qualification for this Director of R&D and Quality position:
Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering,Proficiency in chemistry, mathematics, biology, engineering principles, and chemical mixing technology.
Experience with REACTIVE HOT MELT.
Years of experience must include & can be the same years:
o At least 5 years of experience in chemical formulations and polyurethanes.
o At least 3 years of experience in an industrial R&D environment.
o At least 5 years of experience managing complex projects and 2 of those years in R&D management.