R&D Director
Core
Lead qualification, testing, and lifecycle management of advanced composite materials and processes to enable product sales across the Americas and Global Fibers regions.
Role type
Senior IC R&D Director (Materials Science)
Builds
Qualification programs, customer specifications, and post-launch technical support for composite materials
Domain
Aerospace composites / Materials Science
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Material science principles, data analysis, troubleshooting, validation methodologies, laboratory operations leadership, technical team management, project and portfolio management, quality systems compliance, continuous improvement methodologies
Preferred skills
Composite materials experience, Ph.D. in Materials Science or Polymer Chemistry
Technologies
AS9100, RCCA, Lean, 5S, Six Sigma
Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary teams and drive employee performance through coaching and succession planning; Direct testing and laboratory operations including resource planning and capital investments; Ensure laboratory readiness through equipment qualification and data quality oversight; Provide technical leadership in composite materials and polymers for qualification and sourcing; Lead customer-facing qualification and validation efforts; Own quality management systems and ensure regulatory compliance; Champion continuous improvement initiatives; Establish systems to monitor operational performance and business objectives; Build alignment across matrix organizations to execute change management programs
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on technical management