US Product Development Engineering Leader
About The Position
ACST of ST is seeking a Product Development Engineering Manager based in Newark, Delaware, to lead Product Development Engineering teams in Newark and Hayward and contribute to the organization’s growth. The role focuses on strengthening the ACST Development Engineering organization, improving new-product scale-up processes, advancing Process Change Notification initiatives, and developing Best Known Methods in collaboration with Manufacturing Technology, Integrated Operations, Quality, and Research & Development. The manager will support product development priorities and business objectives by understanding customer needs and market trends. The role also directs the transition of products from laboratory scale to high-volume manufacturing, plans Development Engineering laboratory investments, leads cross-functional problem-solving and improvement efforts, applies DOE and FMEA methodologies, and champions Environment, Health, and Safety programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of polymer or organic chemistry and chemical engineering principles.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of organic analytical techniques, including GC, LC, GPC, NMR, and IR.
- Familiarity with mass transport phenomena.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and customers.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop Product Development Engineering teams in Newark and Hayward.
- Direct resources and processes for new product development and transition products from laboratory scale to high-volume manufacturing.
- Plan and oversee Development Engineering laboratory investments to ensure effective technical support for troubleshooting and scale-up technologies.
- Lead cross-functional teams in root cause analysis, improvement planning, and implementation of solutions.
- Apply Design of Experiments (DOE) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) methodologies to support innovation and process improvements.
- Collaborate with customers to understand market trends and prioritize product and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in and champion Environment, Health, and Safety programs.
- Enhance new-product scale-up processes, drive Process Change Notification initiatives, and develop Best Known Methods in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
