R&D Project Manager

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Cleveland, OH, USA
In-Office
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Semiconductor • Chemical • Manufacturing
The Role
Plan, lead, and execute R&D projects from research through scale-up. Define scope, schedules, budgets, and KPIs. Coordinate cross-functional teams, manage technical risks and change control, facilitate design and phase-gate reviews, ensure compliance with governance and quality standards, and report status to leadership while driving continuous improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, lead, and execute R&D projects from early-stage research through development and scale-up
  • Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with technical and business stakeholders
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Marketing
  • Manage technical risks, development uncertainties, and changing priorities inherent in R&D work
  • Facilitate design reviews, phase-gate reviews, and technical decision-making forums
  • Track project progress, milestones, and KPIs; proactively address issues and dependencies
  • Manage changes in scope, timelines, or requirements through formal change control processes
  • Ensure compliance with internal R&D governance, safety, quality, and regulatory standards
  • Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Capture lessons learned and support continuous improvement in R&D project execution
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Chemistry, Biology, or a related technical field
  • 1+ years of project management experience in an R&D, product development, or technical environment
  • Experience managing projects with technical uncertainty and evolving requirements

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  • Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid)
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s in a technical discipline
  • PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification
  • Experience with stage-gate product development processes
  • Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical devices, automotive)
  • Familiarity with data-driven development, experimentation, or design-of-experiments (DOE)
Key Competencies
  • Cross-functional leadership without direct authority
  • Technical curiosity and systems thinking
  • Risk and dependency management in uncertain environments
  • Stakeholder alignment and influence
  • Strategic planning and execution discipline

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Qnity is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit our Accessibility Page for Contact Information.

Qnity offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package. To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our recruitment process.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related technical field
  • 1+ years of project management experience in R&D, product development, or technical environment
  • Experience managing projects with technical uncertainty and evolving requirements
  • Working knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid)
  • Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence)
  • Master's in a technical discipline
  • PMP, CAPM, or Agile certification
  • Experience with stage-gate product development processes
  • Experience working in regulated industries (pharmaceuticals, chemicals, medical devices, automotive)
  • Familiarity with data-driven development, experimentation, or design-of-experiments (DOE)

Qnity Electronics, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Qnity Electronics, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Qnity Electronics, Inc..

  • Healthcare Strength The benefits suite includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, with U.S. administration by Aetna and add‑on programs like Lyra (mental health), Hinge Health (digital PT), and Carrot (fertility). An EAP offering 12 counseling sessions per issue, per year further supports physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Retirement Support Retirement savings options are described as strong, including a 401(k) with a generous match and indications of an additional 3% company contribution regardless of employee deferral. These features point to meaningful long‑term financial support embedded in total rewards.
  • Parental & Family Support Family care resources include childcare and eldercare locator services, pre‑tax dependent care accounts, milk‑shipping for traveling parents, and an EAP. A global parental leave program provides paid leave for new parents, publicly stated at a minimum of four weeks.

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The Company
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2025

What We Do

Qnity Electronics, Inc. is a premier technology provider across the semiconductor and advanced electronics value chain. It specializes in providing high-performance materials and integration expertise to enable breakthroughs in AI, high-performance computing, and advanced connectivity. Its offerings range from semiconductor chip manufacturing solutions to high-speed transmission materials for complex electronic systems, serving as a critical partner in the global electronics ecosystem.

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