Summary:

This role is responsible for managing process and product innovation efforts that support the business unit objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Leads research and development team to support strategic objectives for assigned product lines.


• Collaborates with marketing and commercial teams to identify new opportunities and establish priorities.


• Delivers new products and technology to support strategic objectives.


• Leads technology road-mapping efforts. Identifies, acquires or develops key technologies to maintain or establish leadership in key strategic markets.


• Optimizes portfolio investments and resources to deliver high returns on research and development investments.


• Utilizes common research and development management processes and participates in process improvement efforts.


• Manages Intellectual Property for the group.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science or related technical field


• 8+ years' experience in Research and Development or New Product Development.


• 5+ years' experience leading research and development professionals and technicians.


• Successful product development history


• Experience in materials and material-driven applications.


• Understanding and success in risk management, resource planning, design control, product development and life cycle management


• Ability to interpret technology and market trends as a basis for technology and product roadmaps.