Engineering Polymers R&D Manager

JOB CATEGORY: Biotech/R&D/Science CAREER LEVEL: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) REFERENCE CODE: 1253 Engineering Polymers R&D Manager INVISTA is the world's largest integrated producer and marketer of premium fibers, resins and intermediates you see in products such as apparel, carpet, bedding, airbags, seatbelts, luggage, diapers, and soft drink packaging. Our powerful portfolio of recognizable consumer brands includes LYCRA®, STAINMASTER® and COOLMAX® just to name a few. With employees located across six continents, we are committed to our customers' growth through market insights and technology innovations. You can learn more about INVISTA by visiting www.INVISTACareers.com Engineering Polymers R&D Manager One of INVISTAs core capabilities is R&D and Innovation. INVISTA has global world class R&D facilities that focus on discovering and evaluating innovations, and taking these through process development to commercialization. The Intermediates business within INVISTA produces chemical intermediates for the manufacture of nylon and spandex (Terathane), a range of specialty chemicals (DBE. DYTEK, C12, Terates) and nylon polymer. The business has a focused vision to maintain and grow its position to be the worlds most successful chemicals and polymers business. INVISTA Intermediates has a product focused R&D organization supported by a number of key fundamental capability functions such as Analytical Chemistry, advanced process modeling and control etc., which are leveraged globally. Learn more about our Intermediates business at INVISTA by visiting www.INVISTA.com In support of its long-term vision, INVISTA Intermediates is looking to strengthen its team supporting and developing new products and applications. We are currently seeking an ambitious, talented Engineering Polymers R&D Manager to join the Intermediates Research and Development Group based in Chattanooga,TN. Responsibilities:* Create and lead Research & Development programs that maximize and grow Profits, Return on Capital Consumed, and the Net Present Value (NPV) of the business. *Be an advocate for Innovation (Product, Product Application, Process) as a key strategy for the success of the Engineering Thermoplastics (ETP) Business. *Lead the ETP Research & Development Team to identify, develop, and commercialize new technology platforms that will have a significant impact on the global business. Qualifications: *Experience in a manufacturing environment with engineering thermoplastics, polymers, and/or other related industries. * Experience in sales and/or marketing or technical marketing of a technically based product (i.e. engineering polymer, Specialty Chemicals etc.). * Experience with economic tools to asses Research & Development initiatives, e.g. Net Present Value (NPV), Option Values, Risk Adjusted NPV, Discounted PV & Costs, etc.. *Experience managing a Research & Development Function. *A proven track record of working with customers to; identify new product opportunities and successfully work with the entire value chain to introduce and commercial new products. *Successful track record translating technology into practical solutions.*Demonstrated experience working in a matrix Research & Development and Business environment.*Demonstrated experience to tie Research & Development initiatives to the bottom line and their contribution to a businesss growth. *At least a Bachelors Degree in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or closely related fields.EDUCATION PREFERRED: Advanced degree (i.e. PhD) and/or significant experience Polymer Science, and/or Chemistry, Chemical Engineering.We are an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/VCompetitive wages and benefits packages commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer. MFDVLYCRA, STAINMASTER, ANTRON, COOLMAX, TERATHANE, CORDURA and POLYSHIELD are all registered trademarks of INVISTA.