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The Manager, Polymer Formulation R&D will play a crucial role leading a team developing new polymer products for use in additive manufacturing applications. Reporting to the VP, Polymer Materials R&D and in coordination with the Chief Scientist, Polymer Materials, they will be responsible for polymer materials development across all hardware platforms, including vat photopolymerization, selective laser sintering, material jetting, and extrusion. This person should have deep knowledge of both UV-curable thermoset and thermoplastic polymer formulation as well as experience leading a team of chemists and materials scientists. This position is located at 3D Systems headquarters in Rock Hill, SC. In this role, the manager will lead a multi-site team of chemists and materials scientists to develop new or improved polymer materials for use across all 3D Systems plastic printers. They will coordinate with other groups within the broader polymer materials R&D organization, including the print process and characterization teams, to understand the needs of various AM platforms and to incorporate feedback on existing and experimental materials into new material designs. The manager will design and conduct structure-property investigations and formal DOE studies, utilizing tools such as JMP, Minitab, or QuantumXL for statistical data analysis. They will also read and interpret a variety of characterization data, including but not limited to UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, FTIR, DMA, and rheological data. Additionally, the manager will research and understand material properties and collaborate with new and existing suppliers to meet business roadmap objectives. They will frequently collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain organizations to support evaluation of raw materials, development of QC specs on both raw and finished products, validation of alternate suppliers, and troubleshooting of quality issues. Staying up to date on current academic research and conducting literature searches to support innovation and advancements in current technology will also be key responsibilities. The manager will contribute to 3D Systems' robust IP portfolio using both patents and trade secrets, mentor and develop a talent pool ranging from interns to principal researchers, and summarize data to create reports and presentations for both technical teams and senior/executive management. Working safely and efficiently in a lab setting with minimal supervision is essential.
