Lead Product/Process Research and Development Engineer

Be part of a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to new product development and technology projects, finding innovative, cost-effective means to improve research, processes, products, and technologies for Solstice's Spectra Fiber business. You will facilitate design, development, and testing to meet project objectives faster as you commercialize the next generation of high-performance products within Spectra’s fiber and ballistic composite portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead new fiber/composite product development projects (lab and pilot scale)
• Contribute to intellectual property developments for high performance fiber/polymer processes used in ballistic applications.
• Interact with internal and external customers on product application development
• Experiment/trial development and execution
• Design analysis, prototyping, and technical troubleshooting
• Develop definition of technology and process design packages
• Project support through lab, pilot, and full-scale implementation
• Process Technology Optimization through Value Engineering and Productivity Projects
• Project management
• Intellectual property research

• Conduct research and development activities aligned with organizational goals and objectives
• Design and conduct experiments, simulations, and analyses to drive new technology and product development
• Lead ideation, conceptualization, and prototyping of innovative solutions
• Collaborate with internal and external partners
• Ensure R&D projects meet industry standards, regulatory requirements, and quality protocols
• Contribute to strategies for successful commercialization of R&D innovations

YOU MUST HAVE

• Degree in Engineering Discipline
• 7-10+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing with fiber, polymers, composites, and/or ballistic product development applications.
• Strong experience in leading new product development and project/program management.

WE VALUE

• Materials Engineering/Science Degree
• Hands-on experience with UHMWPE fiber, energy absorbing composites, or ballistic product design/testing.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of energy absorbing material and/or composite processing design
• Experience with armor end article fabrication, textiles, and/or ballistic testing.
• Significant experience leading cross-functional teams to develop new products and technology in highly regulated environments.
• Experience in design of experiments
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma tools and methodologies
• Team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills – ability to lead, motivate, develop, and mentor others.
• Self-starter, with the ability to organize, analyze, and solve complex problems across departments through influence.
• Individuals who are able to work without guidance or supervision and have demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize design processes
• Track record of successful contributions to products/projects in a matrix organization.

U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary range for this position is $142,119K - $177,904K. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations. 

This position is incentive eligible.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. For more information visit: click here

Solstice Advanced Materials 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, religion, or veteran status. Learn more about inclusion and diversity :click here

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.