Product Innovation Lead

3 days ago


Wallingford, Connecticut, United States Roehm Full time
Medical Segment Product Development Manager

About Us

Röhm is a leading global supplier of methacrylate chemistry. We operate on four continents, serving a diverse market with our MERACRYL methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE). Our products cater to various industries including automotive, construction, and medical technology.

We prioritize social responsibility and sustainability as integral components of our business strategy. Our employees are our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

The Role

The Product Development Manager at Roehm Innovation Center will oversee product innovation and application development for the Medical Segment globally. This position will manage product transfers and design support for the Automotive and LEOD Segment in Region Americas (RAM). The manager will collaborate closely with REU and RAS Technology Centers to align and translate Molding Compound innovations.

This role supports the global strategy of the Molding Compounds Medical market segment, as well as the local strategy of the Molding Compounds RAM market. It is critical to the continued growth and success of all market segments in the RAM region and global expansion as it provides important contributions to development projects and customer support.

Key Responsibilities
  • Propose new R&D initiatives and manage innovation project pipelines to drive commercial successes.
  • Provide new product and application development for new acrylic molding compounds to support the Global Medical Segment and Automotive and LEOD segment in Region Americas (RAM).
  • Collaborate with Application Development Engineers and Strategic Account Managers to qualify acrylic molding compounds products for new customers' opportunities.
  • Generate intellectual property to strengthen company commercial advantages.
  • Establish and strengthen product innovation and application database for Molding Compounds RAM.
  • Support investigation of Quality Improvement Projects.
  • Work closely with Technical groups in Germany and China to align on best practices and transfer knowledge.
  • Coach Innovation Center technical team on polymeric material formulation, processing, and characterization.
  • Assist new product scale up to manufacturing environment.
  • Advocate in committees and working groups that set standards in the Medical Segment.
  • Present to customers at large conferences and trade fairs.
  • The ability to travel up to 20% domestic or international.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Chemistry, Polymer/Material Science or Chemical Engineering, PhD preferred.
  • More than 5 years of experience in product & process development/application technology, most preferably in the field of Medical and Automotives Plastics.
  • Statistical knowledge or DOE experience.
  • Ability to work productively in a team environment, experience in people management is preferred.
  • Experienced in R&D innovation project and pipeline management.
  • Experienced in polymer formulation, processing and characterization.
  • Good written and oral presentation skills to both internal and external audiences.
  • Good software skills with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. SAP experience a plus.
  • Quality and safety mindset.
What We Offer

We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitively priced medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k with company match, separate company-funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay, life and disability insurance, paid time off plan, and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life's curveballs. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.



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