Director of R&D and Quality LA

Director of R&D and Quality Salary $130,000 - $165,000 + Benefits + Bonus + Paid Relocation to FLORIDA This growing manufacturer is hiring a Director of R&D and Quality! You'll oversee major R&D programs and ensure quality standards are met. You will lead technical projects, manage quality functions, and interface with customers to drive innovation and growth. Ideally, we are looking to hire a chemistry, organic chemistry, or chemical engineering PhD who has an in-depth knowledge of MDI, TDI chemistries, reactive hot melt chemistry, and raw material offsets. Why work for this company? They collaborate! They get positive results & have satisfied customers! They are growing and you have any opportunity to lead, teach, and develop a great R&D and Quality team. You will be a decision maker reporting to the president. As the Director of R&D and Quality, your responsibilities will be: · Oversee R&D programs and coordinate multiple projects. · Ensure conformance to the company quality management system. · Design and develop products within budget constraints. · Implement and maintain R&D procedures and initiate improvements. · Manage quality functions, including root cause analysis and supporting plant operations. · Interface with customers regarding formulations, scale-up, and development. · Manage staff for onboarding and scale-up processes. · Develop and review technical agendas and timelines for R&D projects. · Recommend resource allocation and communicates progress. · Oversee the R&D facility and maintain communication with the analytical lab staff. · Lead project teams through new product development and factory integration. · Conduct complex research experiments and analyze substances. · Collaborate with Purchasing for raw material procurement. · Approve Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for new chemical raw materials. · Lead strategic initiatives in R&D to drive revenue and growth. · Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and health policies & practices.

Created: 2025-03-01