Process Manager
WHAT WE OFFER R hm is a leading supplier of methacrylate's (liquid and solid acrylics), supplying some of the best-known brands with high-quality material for paints and parts across various industries, including medical and automotive products, consumer and industrial paints, and numerous applications for sheet acrylic.
We employ 3,500 people across 15 global sites, 5 of which are in the US.
Roehm is making significant investments in the Americas region, including a brand-new state of the art hybrid-model headquarters office in Parsippany, NJ, a new flagship Innovation & Technology Center, located in Wallingford CT, and an innovative industry-leading production site in Bay City, Texas.
At R hm, our employees are our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion.
If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, R hm may be right for you.
Realize your dreams at R hm! WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS The Process Lab Manager supports the global strategy of the Molding Compounds (MC) Medical market segment and the local strategy of the MC Region Americas (RAM) markets.
This position plays a critical role in the continued growth in RAM and the eventual global expansion.
They provide expertise in compounding and molding of thermoplastics for R&D activities based out of the Innovation Center at Wallingford.
The incumbent will be the go-to expert for thermoplastics compounding with extruders, new process development and optimization, product and application development for injection molding and extrusion applications, and upscaling and production transfer.
WHAT YOU WILL DO Support material process development and optimization and product application development for new acrylic compounds.
You are the expert.
Supervise and coach workshop technicians to operate and maintain single- and twin- screw extruders, injection and compression molding machines, sheet extrusion, and ancillary equipment.
Manage, prioritize, and direct workshop activities for material compounding and sample preparation to support innovation projects, new business development, and customers' needs; Manage workshop material inventory and equipment procurement, calibration & maintenance Take EHSQ responsibilities for workshop and serve as a critical member in Innovation Center EHSQ committee.
Own workshop record and documentation related to operation, safety, and trainings and ensure compliance with company policy and standards.
Keep up to date on the latest innovations in compounding/extruding.
Make recommendations regarding the capability of our equipment.
Recommend new equipment/accessories as needed, with supporting technical evidence.
Work closely with technical groups in Europe and Asia to align on best practices and knowledge transfer.
Assist new product scale-up to the manufacturing environment.
WHAT WE ARE SEEKING Bachelor's degree required.
Degree in the fields of plastic processing, polymer/material science, or chemical engineering required.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in thermoplastics compounding using single- and twin-screw extruders; This is a must.
Direct experience in acrylic polymers, e.
g.
, PMMA, PMMI, is preferred.
Direct experience in injection molding, compression molding, sheet extrusion of thermoplastics is required.
Experience in managing and coaching a team is required.
Experience in polymer characterization - particularly rheology and mechanical properties Willingness to work with machinery (this is a hands-on position) to guide upgrade, trouble shooting, maintenance, and calibration.
Experience with processes like thermoforming or extrusion a plus.
Statistical knowledge or Design of Experiments (DOE) experience.
Ability to work productively in a cross-regional and cross-functional team environment.
Good communication skills.
Good software skills with Microsoft Office Suite:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
SAP experience a plus.
Quality and safety mindset.
Powered by JazzHR Recommended Skills Business Development Calibration Chemical Engineering Coaching And Mentoring Communication Compression Molding Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We employ 3,500 people across 15 global sites, 5 of which are in the US.
Roehm is making significant investments in the Americas region, including a brand-new state of the art hybrid-model headquarters office in Parsippany, NJ, a new flagship Innovation & Technology Center, located in Wallingford CT, and an innovative industry-leading production site in Bay City, Texas.
At R hm, our employees are our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion.
If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, R hm may be right for you.
Realize your dreams at R hm! WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS The Process Lab Manager supports the global strategy of the Molding Compounds (MC) Medical market segment and the local strategy of the MC Region Americas (RAM) markets.
This position plays a critical role in the continued growth in RAM and the eventual global expansion.
They provide expertise in compounding and molding of thermoplastics for R&D activities based out of the Innovation Center at Wallingford.
The incumbent will be the go-to expert for thermoplastics compounding with extruders, new process development and optimization, product and application development for injection molding and extrusion applications, and upscaling and production transfer.
WHAT YOU WILL DO Support material process development and optimization and product application development for new acrylic compounds.
You are the expert.
Supervise and coach workshop technicians to operate and maintain single- and twin- screw extruders, injection and compression molding machines, sheet extrusion, and ancillary equipment.
Manage, prioritize, and direct workshop activities for material compounding and sample preparation to support innovation projects, new business development, and customers' needs; Manage workshop material inventory and equipment procurement, calibration & maintenance Take EHSQ responsibilities for workshop and serve as a critical member in Innovation Center EHSQ committee.
Own workshop record and documentation related to operation, safety, and trainings and ensure compliance with company policy and standards.
Keep up to date on the latest innovations in compounding/extruding.
Make recommendations regarding the capability of our equipment.
Recommend new equipment/accessories as needed, with supporting technical evidence.
Work closely with technical groups in Europe and Asia to align on best practices and knowledge transfer.
Assist new product scale-up to the manufacturing environment.
WHAT WE ARE SEEKING Bachelor's degree required.
Degree in the fields of plastic processing, polymer/material science, or chemical engineering required.
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in thermoplastics compounding using single- and twin-screw extruders; This is a must.
Direct experience in acrylic polymers, e.
g.
, PMMA, PMMI, is preferred.
Direct experience in injection molding, compression molding, sheet extrusion of thermoplastics is required.
Experience in managing and coaching a team is required.
Experience in polymer characterization - particularly rheology and mechanical properties Willingness to work with machinery (this is a hands-on position) to guide upgrade, trouble shooting, maintenance, and calibration.
Experience with processes like thermoforming or extrusion a plus.
Statistical knowledge or Design of Experiments (DOE) experience.
Ability to work productively in a cross-regional and cross-functional team environment.
Good communication skills.
Good software skills with Microsoft Office Suite:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
SAP experience a plus.
Quality and safety mindset.
Powered by JazzHR Recommended Skills Business Development Calibration Chemical Engineering Coaching And Mentoring Communication Compression Molding Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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