The Senior Research and Development Manager will be responsible for providing leadership to multiple R&D teams focused on our Spectra Fiber and Spectra Shield product platforms. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple R&D projects simultaneously while ensuring a cohesive and synergistic approach to innovation. You will collaborate with other business units, marketing, sales, and external partners to align R&D efforts with business goals.You will report directly to our Sr. Director of R&D and you’ll work out of our Colonial Heights, VA location.At Honeywell, 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. As a Senior Research and Development Manager at Honeywell, you will play a pivotal role in leading and directing our R&D initiatives to drive innovation and deliver cutting-edge solutions. Your extensive background in Polymer Science will be critical as you work to increase efficiencies with current polymer extrusion processes as well as the development of new technologies. Be a catalyst for global impact, enjoy a collaborative culture, and propel your career to new heights with Honeywell – where innovation knows no bounds!KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement the overall R&D strategy in alignment with the company's business goals
Collaborate with executive leadership to shape the long-term direction of the R&D function
Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning within the R&D organization
Oversee process technology including commercial scale up
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple R&D projects simultaneously
Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget
Generate reports for executive leadership, summarizing key achievements, challenges, and future plans to meet demand
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
Paid Vacation
401k Plan & Matching
Career Growth
Professional Development
U.S. PERSON REQUIREMENTS Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.YOU MUST HAVE:
10+ years of experience leading research and development projects within a technology or manufacturing environment focused on fiber, textiles, or other polymer extrusion
5+ years of holding people leader / management position
Bachelor’s degree Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, or another related field
WE VALUE:
Advanced degree in the related field
Experience with HMPE fiber and HMPE fiber-based composites
Polymer extrusion and Gel/Solution spinning processes
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to drive technology commercialization is a plus
Passion for innovation and continuous learning
ABOUT HONEYWELL Honeywell International Inc. (NYSE: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical challenges around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company committed to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe. Learn more here: https://www.honeywell.com/us/en Honeywell 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. Learn more here: https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-diversity Honeywell 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.
