Process R&D Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Louisiana, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Take charge of R&D initiatives across key programs within the portfolio.

• Create cost-efficient processes for large-scale manufacturing of new products.

• Gain insights into process technology, options, trade-offs, and economics.

• Drive technology licensing and facilitate technology transfer.

• Provide support to engineering through various phases including engineering, procurement, construction, and project commissioning.

• Set operational objectives and work plans throughout technology centers.

• Define or enhance global R&D methodologies and standards.

• Mentor and guide lab personnel in chemistry and engineering research.

• Lead piloting initiatives.

• Identify and develop external R&D resources and partnerships.

• Lead and assist in troubleshooting efforts at plants.

• Oversee the design and development of pilot plants.

• Mentor and nurture junior staff members.

• Foster a safety-first culture and adhere to safety, health, and environmental regulations.

• Provide senior management with advice on critical technical queries and decisions.

• Collaborate with technology, project, and operations teams within a matrix organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• MS or PhD in Chemical Engineering.

• 10 years of relevant industry experience beyond graduation.

• Capability to define and implement R&D programs, particularly for early-stage and less-defined projects.

• Practical experience in technology transfer, pilot/full-scale plant construction, and/or operations.

• Operational knowledge and understanding of chemical unit operations and equipment.

• Experience in understanding and designing for process safety.

• A strong desire to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

• Proficiency in managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities effectively.

• Executive presence.

• Solid foundation in chemical engineering principles related to reactions, fluid flow, and heat transfer.

• Experience in LiPF6 or other fluorochemical production is preferred.

• Preferred expertise in solid-liquid separations and powder handling.

• Desired experience in statistics and process modeling/simulation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Day One Benefits.

• Annual Bonus Plans.

• 11 Paid Company Holidays.

• 401(k) with a 6% company match.

• Wellness Reimbursement.

• Healthcare coverage.

• Paid vacation time.

• Paid sick time.

• Parental leave.

• Short- and long-term disability leave.

• Employee assistance program.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Fully remote work arrangement.