R&D Engineering Supervisor

Fenner Precision Polymers•Lititz, PA

25d

About The Position

Fenner Precision Polymer (Fenner PRP) is a global manufacturing provider of specialized and material-driven solutions that help our customers succeed. We have over 1,000+ employees in US, UK, China and Italy. Our growth ambition articulated in 3Ps: People - Believing people are drivers of energy and progress, the organization is built on a human-centered vision. Profit - Committed to balancing growth, profitability, and responsibility, the organization pursues sustainable development across its businesses. Planet - Aware of climate change, resource depletion, and biodiversity loss, the organization works to reduce its environmental footprint. Who We Are… At Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group company, we’re committed to delivering high-performance solutions that power critical applications across industries. Our culture is built on safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and a shared dedication to excellence. We value teamwork, adaptability, and a positive work environment where every employee plays a vital role in our success. What We Offer… At Fenner, you’re more than just an employee, you’re part of a global team that values your voice, supports your growth, and celebrates your contributions. What You’ll Be Doing… As a leader of our R&D team, you will:

Responsibilities

Research & Innovation Lead the US R&D team to develop new products and support the lifecycle of existing products across the portfolio.
Manage the portfolio of projects and resource allocation through project management tools to meet project milestones in coordination with the Project Management Office.
Collaborate with the technology leadership and material experts to develop new products to meet the performance specifications of our customers.
Identify and resolve technical challenges in the product development process to maintain project momentum.
Define and develop the methods, testing protocols, and analytical techniques to meet application specified by the customer.
Collaborate with Applications Engineering to manage the pipeline of new products into the development process to meet customers needs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Product Management, and Marketing/Sales to align product engineering team’s efforts with strategic business goals.
Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure product designs meet performance and application requirements.
Recommend value-driven solutions such as cost-effective materials, quality enhancements, and new technologies.
Leadership & Mentorship Mentor and develop engineers, fostering technical growth and leadership within the team.
Serve as a technical expert, supporting complex processing reviews and problem-solving.
Educate internal teams and customers through technical presentations, publications, and symposia.
Project & Process Management Apply the Fenner Precision Quality System and Stage Gate development process for structured project execution.
Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) and DMAIC methodologies to optimize research outcomes and product performance.
Oversee testing and qualification of new materials to ensure manufacturability and performance consistency.
Quality & Compliance Support ISO audits to ensure accuracy and traceability in research activities.
Lead quality system efforts including audits, SOP development, and documentation review.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation in compliance with corporate standards.