R&D Manager, Polymer-based Construction Products

QUIKRETE Companies

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD preferred in materials science, engineering, or chemistry, or equivalent experience.
  • 5-15 years product development expertise with proven project management success.
  • Experience in connecting customer needs to product formulation.
  • Analytical and physical testing experience with polymer systems.
  • Familiarity with construction industry practices and standards.
  • Proficient in managing diverse teams and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of high-performance polymer-based building products.
  • Grow and enhance market-leading product portfolio including primers, coatings, and adhesives.
  • Oversee team efforts in creating new and improved product formulations.
  • Utilize analytical techniques to characterize polymer systems effectively.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with customer needs and technical capabilities.
  • Drive project management excellence to meet product development deadlines.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to directly influence product performance and growth.
  • Work in a creative environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Lead a talented team of professionals in a growing industry.
  • Engagement in multifunctional collaboration to enhance product development.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
The Research & Development Manager, Polymer-based Construction Products role builds R&D competency in chemistry, engineering and materials science with an emphasis on the development of high-performance polymer-based building and construction products. The successful candidate will lead our efforts to grow our market-leading product portfolio comprising primers, coatings, waterproof membranes, moisture vapor barriers, sealants, and adhesives.

The ideal candidate will have formal training and experience in polymer chemistry, formulation of 1K and 2K products, process development, advanced materials or related technical areas. The successful candidate will be highly creative, driven to successfully develop new products, lead strong teams and have great project management skills. This role will lead a team working to develop new and improved products.

Desired Experience and Competencies:
  • Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in materials science, engineering, or chemistry or equivalent experience.
  • Experience connecting customer needs to product formulation.
  • Analytical and physical testing experience characterizing polymer systems.
  • Experience in construction industry practices.
  • Product development expertise and track record (5-15 years' experience), using standard project management processes.
  • A talent for solving problems using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
  • Able to work with a diverse group of people in multifunctional teams.
  • Experience managing people with multiple, detailed projects simultaneously.
  • Experience planning and organizing work to meet deadlines, and teaching others these skills.
  • Self-starting with a drive to overachieve.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Bring your technical expertise, creativity, and leadership to a role where your ideas will directly impact product performance, quality, and growth. Apply now!

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