Sr. R&D Manager, Food & Beverage Applications Development

Linde Plc.•Burr Ridge, IL

28d

About The Position

In this role you will initiate, resource and manage rapid commercialization teams and individual contributors focused on the identification, design, development, demonstration, commercialization and global migration of new and legacy gas applications technologies, processes and equipment that are of commercial value to Linde with a focus on industrial gases or cryogenic liquids primarily for the Food & Beverage industry and technology focus areas that include food freezing and chilling systems, and atmosphere control applications Develop and execute project plans for technologies, ensuring safe, effective, and timely completion Establish project milestones, monitor progress, and reallocate resources to achieve goals Interface with various functional groups within Linde and external partners to align program portfolio with business and customer needs Manage and develop a team of 4-12 R&D professionals, overseeing performance and growth; this team is responsible for conducting major research and development programs, and executing technology demonstrations and business growth opportunities for customers Identify and resolve roadblocks to commercialization, acting independently or escalating issues Evaluate new business growth opportunities through technology development Translate strategic direction into tactical plans and implementation activities Lead interactions with colleagues, teams, and customers Contribute to strategies in Linde Technology Development and Commercialization Ensure safe operation and effective use of tools and work processes

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, equipment, controls, refrigeration, industrial, chemical or food engineering
minimum 5 years of people management experience
Knowledge of experimental, equipment and mechanical design, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer, mass and energy balances, process design, and basic economic evaluation
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally as needed

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in mechanical, equipment, controls, refrigeration, industrial, chemical or food engineering plus 8+ years of people management experience is preferred
Prior experience and strong track record with successful equipment and process development and commercialization with significant commercial impact is preferred

Responsibilities

Initiate, resource and manage rapid commercialization teams and individual contributors
Develop and execute project plans for technologies
Establish project milestones, monitor progress, and reallocate resources to achieve goals
Interface with various functional groups within Linde and external partners
Manage and develop a team of 4-12 R&D professionals
Identify and resolve roadblocks to commercialization
Evaluate new business growth opportunities through technology development
Translate strategic direction into tactical plans and implementation activities
Lead interactions with colleagues, teams, and customers
Contribute to strategies in Linde Technology Development and Commercialization
Ensure safe operation and effective use of tools and work processes