What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Engineering and Product Development position at iRiS Recruiting Solutions?
Director of Engineering - Rubber Products
Location: Tennessee
Reports to: Division President
Department: Global Engineering
Summary:
Lead and oversee the Global Engineering for the Extruded Products Division, managing product and applications engineers, and chemists. Ensure the development of cost-effective, manufacturable products that meet customer specifications and project timelines. Secure customer material approvals and oversee design/validation testing to support revenue goals.
Responsibilities:
- Direct global engineering teams to meet stakeholder goals.
- Drive product development to meet five-year revenue targets.
- Ensure timely customer material approvals and validation testing.
- Collaborate with manufacturing to meet cost and quality standards.
- Manage department personnel and foster talent growth.
- Maintain design standards, protect proprietary information, and support compliance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.
- 7 years in Engineering Management, ideally in rubber extrusion and compounding
- Strong knowledge in engineering, rubber chemistry, extrusion, and product development lifecycle.
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