What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering and R&D position at iRiS Recruiting Solutions?
Director of Engineering and R&D- Rubber Products
Location: Tennessee
Reports to: Division President
Department: Global Engineering
Summary:
Lead and oversee the Global Engineering and R&D Departments for the Extruded Products Division, managing product and applications engineers, and chemists. Ensure the development of cost-effective, manufacturable products that meet customer specifications and project timelines. Secure customer material approvals and oversee design/validation testing to support revenue goals.
Responsibilities:
- Direct global engineering teams to meet stakeholder goals.
- Drive product development to meet five-year revenue targets.
- Develop new rubber formulations/compounds for specific customer needs, then ensure formulations are Engineered to customers specs and full scale production.
- Ensure timely customer material approvals and validation testing.
- Collaborate with manufacturing to meet cost and quality standards.
- Manage department personnel and foster talent growth.
- Maintain design standards, protect proprietary information, and support compliance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.
- 7 years in Engineering Management, in rubber formulation, extrusion and compounding required.
- Strong knowledge in engineering, rubber chemistry, extrusion, and product development lifecycle.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams of R&D and Engineering Professionals.