Technical Manager - Wilmington Leveraged Analytical Sciences

EKC Advanced Electronics USA•Wimington, DE

35d

About The Position

Are you looking to power the next leap in the exciting world of advanced electronics? Do you want to help solve problems that drive success in the rapidly evolving technology and connectivity landscape? Then bring your problem-solving, passion, and creativity to help us power the next leap in electronics. At Qnity , we’re more than a global leader in materials and solutions for advanced electronics and high-tech industries – we’re a tight-knit team that is motivated by new possibilities, and always up for a challenge. All our dedicated teams contribute to making cutting-edge technology possible. We value forward-thinking challengers, boundary-pushers, and diverse perspectives across all our departments, because we know we play a critical role in the world enabling faster progress for all. Learn how you can start or jumpstart your career with us. Technical Manager – Wilmington Leveraged Analytical Sciences Location: Wilmington, DE – Experimental Station About Qnity Electronics Qnity Electronics is a global, technology‑driven organization grounded in a strong commitment to safety, ethics, people, and performance. Qnity leaders are expected to foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement while enabling innovation and delivering value for customers worldwide. Through disciplined execution and inclusive leadership, Qnity builds capabilities that power long‑term success across its businesses. Within Qnity, the Engineering Science and Analytical organization plays a critical enterprise role by providing trusted scientific insight, advanced analytical capabilities, and strong partnerships that enable business results globally. Role Overview The Technical Manager – Wilmington Leveraged Analytical Sciences (LAS) is a people‑centered, enterprise‑minded leader responsible for guiding the Wilmington LAS organization and leading a team of approximately 22 analytical scientists. The team provides advanced analytical chemistry and measurement science support to all Qnity businesses globally. This role combines purposeful people leadership, technical excellence, and strategic alignment to ensure analytical capabilities are effectively leveraged to accelerate innovation, support Manufacturing Technology (MT), and deliver measurable business impact across Qnity’s portfolio.

Requirements

PhD in a science or engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of industrial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Non-PhD candidates with relevant industrial experience will also be considered.
Prior supervisory experience.
Familiarity with analytical chemistry tools and methods.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience leading or influencing teams in a technical or professional environment, with a strong people‑leadership mindset.
Proven ability to solve complex problems and guide teams in the application of advanced analytical tools and approaches.
Experience working closely with business stakeholders in R&D, Manufacturing Technology, or customer‑facing technical organizations.
Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to lead through change, manage competing priorities, and navigate conflict constructively.

Responsibilities

Lead the Wilmington Leveraged Analytical Sciences organization with a strong focus on people development, safety, ethics, and inclusion, consistent with Qnity leadership expectations.
Create an environment where employees are engaged, coached, and empowered to grow professionally while delivering high‑quality technical outcomes.
Ensure the Wilmington LAS team provides timely, high‑impact analytical and measurement science solutions that directly support global business priorities.
Act as a visible, accountable leader in Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S), quality, and compliance, reinforcing Qnity’s commitment to operational excellence.
Build strong, collaborative partnerships with Business, R&D, and Manufacturing Technology leaders to enable effective decision‑making and execution.
Drive the strategic evolution of analytical capabilities, aligning investments, skills, and technologies with future business needs.
Lead and contribute to enterprise initiatives spanning operational excellence, digital enablement, capability development, and laboratory strategy.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and constructive challenge, encouraging diverse perspectives and cross‑site collaboration.
Communicate clearly and transparently with stakeholders, ensuring analytical insights and outcomes are well understood and appropriately documented.
Manage complexity by prioritizing work, removing barriers, and enabling teams to succeed in a multi‑project, global environment.
Establish and maintain effective partnerships with external analytical providers, ensuring quality, performance, and value through disciplined contract management.