Product Development Manager (Boron Nitride)

Saint-Gobain • Amherst, NY

403d • $100,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Product Development Manager for Boron Nitride is responsible for overseeing product and process research development activities aimed at identifying and procuring commercially viable technologies and materials. This role focuses on developing new and improved products to meet market demands and enhance production processes. The manager will provide technical expertise, manage the global R&D portfolio, and support various departments including Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality. The position requires independent work with limited direction and will involve future management of a Product Development Engineer or R&D Technician.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required, ideally materials science or ceramics engineering.
• 2 - 3 years of experience in an engineering capacity within an industrial manufacturing environment required.
• 2 - 3 years of experience related to technology transfer.
• Experience within ceramic dispersions or Boron Nitride highly preferred.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in market development of industrial products in at least two current market segments.
• Direct supervision/management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of TQM principles required.
• Strong project management skills, including leading and executing both short term and long term projects.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High level of interpersonal skills and ability to build cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated experience taking ownership, managing cost and results.
• Strong proficiency of digital tools and data analysis.
• High level of analytical thinking & application of scientific fundamentals.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in thermal management, polymer processing technology, semiconductor markets.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, manage, and coordinate product and process research development activities.
• Identify and procure commercially viable technologies and materials to drive growth.
• Focus on process, product, and applications development for new and improved products.
• Provide technical expertise and direction to meet Boron Nitride's strategic goals.
• Manage the global R&D portfolio with activities in the US, Europe, and China.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for customer interactions and co-development with partners.
• Provide technical services and support to Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Develop improved manufacturing practices and process capabilities.
• Support process engineering to solve problems and improve operations.
• Evaluate feasibility of producing new products on production scale.
• Develop and manage the new product pipeline with existing and new customers/markets.
• Maintain technical competence and stay informed on new developments in materials and processes.
• Manage technical aspects of Patent and Licensing activities and competitive benchmarking.

Benefits

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP)
• Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child and Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees