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Solstice Advanced Materials is a global supplier of fluorine products, fine chemicals, additives, metals, films and fibers for products including pharmaceuticals, refrigeration, semiconductors and military protection. Advanced Materials is making the world safer, cleaner and enabling the modernization of a growing middle class by enhancing our customer offerings through a differentiated portfolio of chemistries, materials, value-added solutions and superior customer service. Our mission is to attract, retain and develop diverse and highly motivated, entrepreneurial employees striving to flawlessly deliver superior value to our customers every day.

Direct and lead a staff comprising of engineers and scientists focused on life science, protective and industrial solutions. The Sr R&D Manager is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the applications and testing laboratories, in addition to the pilot and small-scale production efforts operated by a 3rd party engineering. You will manage a variety of resources and new product development (NPD) projects, the department and project budgets, and the priorities of the team to help ensure objectives are met. With the marketing and offering management functions, you will help define and execute the technology and product roadmaps to drive business growth and drive increased NPI business performance and efficiencies.

At Solstice, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

+ Leadership

+ Talent management

+ Risk management

+ Technology roadmaps to support the planning

+ Project management / coordination

+ Resource management

+ New product development process management (Stage Gate and Agile)

+ Budget forecasting and management

+ Customer consulting

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

+ BA/BSin polymer engineering, polymer science, textile engineering, chemical engineering, or materials science with experience with composites or high-strength fibers

+ 7+ years of experience managing and leading teams focused on delivering successful products via new product development and/or process technology improvements

+ 5+ years subject matter expertise and experience in fiber-based composites or high-strength fiber

WE VALUE

+ Advanced degree and/or business degree

+ Experience in ballistic applications (hard or soft armor) and/or medical applications using UHMWPE-based technology

+ Quick problem solvers with strong communication skills, written and verbal, including communicating to senior-level leadership

+ Entrepreneurial experience in a fast-paced work environment

+ Proficient and efficient project management experience in traditional stage-gate and agile product development processes

+ Reliable and trustworthy with the highest standards

+ Flexible to work across cultures and time zones

+ Demonstrated skills in timely mastering new knowledge and its applications

+ Self-motivated leader with excellent prioritization skills

+ Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and mentor others

+ interpersonal skills - ability in developing networks and building relationships (internal and external)

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR SOLSTICE ADVANCED MATERIALS

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

_Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S._

Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials (https://advancedmaterials.honeywell.com/us/en) .

**Job Identification** 105866

**Job Category** Engineering

**Job Schedule** Full time

**Locations** 15801 Woods Edge Rd, Colonial Heights, VA, 23834, US

**Hire Eligibility** Internal and External

**Relocation Package** US & CAN Domestic Tier 2

**US Person** Due to U.S. export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status under asylum or refugee.