Research and Development Manager
Core
Lead product innovation and continuous improvement by translating customer requirements into effective chemical formulations and scalable manufacturing solutions for paints, coatings, and related products.
Role type
Senior R&D Manager (Chemical Formulations & Manufacturing)
Builds
Chemical formulations, paints, coatings, and scalable manufacturing processes
Domain
Chemical industry, Paints & Coatings
Required skills
Chemical formulation development, performance testing, process optimization, raw material selection, regulatory compliance, technical documentation, team leadership, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Drive product development and formulation improvement; Validate product performance through laboratory testing and trials; Optimize raw material selection and formulation costs; Ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance; Facilitate transfer of formulations into production; Resolve product and manufacturing challenges; Lead R&D capabilities and provide technical expertise
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities