Job Description

Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges

The future is what you make it.

When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

Advanced Materials is a global supplier of fluorine products, fine chemicals, additives, metals, films and fibers for products including pharmaceuticals, refrigeration, semiconductors and military protection. Advanced Materials is making the world safer, cleaner and enabling the modernization of a growing middle class by enhancing our customer offerings through a differentiated portfolio of chemistries, materials, value-added solutions and superior customer service. Our mission is to attract, retain and develop diverse and highly motivated, entrepreneurial employees striving to flawlessly deliver superior value to our customers every day.

Direct and lead a staff comprising of engineers and scientists focused on life science, protective and industrial solutions. The R&D Manager is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the applications and testing laboratories, in addition to pilot and small-scale production efforts operated by 3rd party engineering. You will manage a variety of resources and new product development (NPD) projects, department, and project budgets, and the priorities of the team to help ensure achievements are met. With the marketing and product management functions, you will help refine and execute the technology roadmaps to drive business growth and drive increased NPI business performance and efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership
Talent management
Risk management
Technology roadmaps to support the planning
Customer consulting
Project management / coordination
Resource management
New product development process management (Stage Gate and Agile)

You Must Have

BA/BS in polymer engineering, polymer science, textile engineering, chemical engineering, or materials science with experience with composites or high-strength fibers.
5+ years of experience managing and leading teams focused on product development and delivering successful products
5+ years subject matter expertise and experience in fiber-based composites or high-strength fiber

We Value

Advanced degree and/or business degree
Experience in ballistic applications (hard or soft armor) and/or medical applications
Quick problem solvers with strong communication skills, written and verbal, including communicating to senior-level leadership
Entrepreneurial experience in a fast-paced work environment
Proficient and efficient project management experience in traditional stage-gate and agile product development processes
Reliable and trustworthy with the highest standards
Flexible to work across cultures and time zones
Demonstrated skills in timely mastering new knowledge and its applications
Self-motivated leader with excellent prioritization skills
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and mentor others
interpersonal skills - ability in developing networks and building relationships (internal and external)

AM202020

Additional Information

* JOB ID: req259315
* Category: Engineering
* Location: 15801 Woods Edge Rd,Interstate 95 (Exit 58),Colonial Heights,Virginia,23834,United States
* Exempt
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Global (ALL)

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.