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GEON Performance Solutions is Hiring a Technology Manager Near Avon, OH

The Technology Manager is responsible for leading a team of scientists, engineers and technicians to design, develop, and improve custom polymer compounds. This is accomplished by working closely with the sales and marketing teams to identify and prioritize development opportunities that will further drive the growth of specialty formulations. This role requires excellent resource utilization and team management. Eight plus years direct relevant experience with the ability to interact, present and influence cross functionally and globally both internally and externally with customers. Performs independently and effectively coaches others to achieve results in a matrix environment. Demonstrated ability to influence at the peer level as well as the next level in the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
  • Develop innovative solutions that position GEON as the leading specialty solutions provider for customers.
  • Partner internally and externally to innovate new technologies and penetrate strategic markets to solve customer problems.
  • Create value for customers through value-added services such as tool design and mold flow analysis and optimization of processes and manufacturability.
  • Manage innovation portfolios, technology plans and resources consistently with business unit priorities.
  • Effectively deploy idea generation and management, GROW instead process, project management, design of experiments, DLFSS, and other technology tools.
  • Drive a culture of innovation through creativity, cooperation, collaboration, and engagement.
  • Achieve target vitality index metrics.
  • Manage a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians within the scope given below:
  • Plan, direct, and co-ordinate product development functions independently. ** Modify existing formulation without compromising existing properties.
  • Formulate compounds to meet customers’ requirements with respect to mechanical properties, electrical properties, flame resistance, UV stability, flow, surface appearance, shrinkage, etc.
  • Coordinate with other GEON sites for technology transfers where necessary.
  • Maintain and protect all formulations developed, as well as all formulations transferred from other GEON sites.
  • Coordinate with Process/Product Translation/Production Department for production scale-up.
  • Assist the Process/Product Translation/Production Department for process troubleshooting and process improvements where necessary.
  • Understand and select appropriate raw materials including base resin, fillers, flame retardants, stabilizers, lubricants, etc. to achieve the required compound properties and applications.
  • Source new raw materials for product development purposes.
  • Plan raw material cost saving programs through collaboration with Purchasing, Product, Production and Sales Departments where appropriate.
  • Partner effectively with product stewardship and testing requirements.
  • Define, approve, and guide R&D projects to drive formulation development of specialty polymer compounds.
  • Provide technical leadership through mentoring, training, and coaching to balance short-term product customization and mid-term product development.
  • Interact globally to facilitate product translation with technical teams in Europe and Asia.
  • Effectively network with other technical and marketing teams within GEON to generate and exploit new ideas and opportunities.
  • Lead the team to support marketing & sales through development of product and application data, as well as support
Experience & Education
  • Ph.D. or a M.S in Materials/Polymer Science
  • Prior people leadership experience highly desired
  • Prior experience in the Power and Communication industry
  • Extensive knowledge of the formulation and application of Engineered Thermoplastics and composites made thereby
  • Demonstrated product development skills and hands-on experience with compounding and post processing/forming capabilities
  • Demonstrated success in new product development and launches
  • Six Sigma (DMAIC and DFSS) training/knowledge are preferred
  • Publication of technical papers in industry conferences a plus
  • Track record of leading a team to success.
  • Effective project management skills including prioritizing and deploying resources effectively.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Durable Manufacturing

SALARY

$111k-141k (estimate)

POST DATE

12/21/2023

EXPIRATION DATE

05/11/2024

WEBSITE

geon.com

HEADQUARTERS

CABRILLO, CA

SIZE

200 - 500

FOUNDED

1993

TYPE

Private

CEO

ROD MYERS

REVENUE

<$5M

INDUSTRY

Durable Manufacturing

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