Research and Development Supervisor

Quanex•Akron, OH

1d•$79,850 - $99,500

About The Position

The Research and Development (R&D) Supervisor is a working member and Supervisor of the Product Support Team within the R&D group providing technical product support to Manufacturing, Purchasing, Sales, Technical Service and Marketing. Can also include aspects of Product Enhancements to existing products, and processes.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in one of the following areas: - Formulation of new adhesives, caulks, sealants, coatings, foams, or similar. - Quality Control involving troubleshooting manufacturing and/or customer problems with adhesives, caulks, sealants, coatings, foams, or similar. - Field Service involving application and/or performance of adhesives, caulks, sealants, coatings, foams, or similar.
Minimum 2 years supervising at least one technician in R&D or QC capacity.
Bachelor degree in science, engineering or related field or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Coordinate and set priority for the activities of up to 3 chemists and/or technicians in the Product Support capacity in order to accomplish main Objectives set by the Director of R&D and Managers.
Provide technical product support and process support as needed by working directly with Managers of Production, Purchasing, QC, Technical Service, and the Product Managers.
Technical Responsibility for Batch Card (formula and process) Maintenance.
Shared Responsibility with Mfg. QC Manager for Quality Control Standards Maintenance.
Alternate Raw Material and Packaging Testing and Approval.
Assist Sales and Technical Service with Field Issues or special customer testing requirements.
Support Process Improvement and Troubleshooting Efforts.
Provide testing and technical documentation for Product Data sheets and Application sheets.
Quality Assurance Testing Program with input from the Product Manager and the R&D Manager.
Record Keeping.
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.