Research Manager#26-01653

Romeo, MI

Onsite Job Description Job Description:

Work with both internal and external customers to define and design test plans in an effort to provide test data that gains customer confidence in our products.

This will be done using standards that are OEM specific, industry standards or internally designed methods.

Once data has been generated, it will be reviewed for quality and accuracy.

Once approved the data will be reviewed with the customer for approval and acceptance. If necessary, hygiene submittal will follow to gain admittance into the OEM plant for trials.

Oversee Material Testing (QA) to ensure timely, accurate test results which allow for downstream processes or shipment to external partners or OEMs.

Assist in trouble shooting material issues both internally and externally as needed.

Manage personnel on projects, workflow, vacations, etc.

Provide assistance in maintaining laboratory inventory on consumables and equipment where needed.

Serve as a testing, material and OEM resource for development projects.

Manage iProcurement purchases and approvals.

Support Client testing globally as needed. Each region has varying amounts of equipment and skill, so Client Romeo will serve as a testing resource when items or skills are unavailable in other regions.

Work with external labs to have testing completed that we do not have either the equipment or expertise to accomplish.

Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to a group of specialists and technicians to advance new product offerings and new process methodologies.

Lead the R D organization in problem resolution, including a basic, principled approach to frame and solve problems.

Manage the activities of the group in the context of broad technical and commercial goals of the company, putting activities in context of these larger goals.

Independently develop innovative ideas in materials and processing technology and lead technical groups through the exploration of these ideas.

Coordinate activities with multifunctional activities in the organization, ensuring that activities are in context of company-wide goals.

Maintain a global connection within company research and development and cultivate collaboration and knowledge of technical/scientific trends in global academic, governmental, competitive, and supplier communities.

Lead a group of technical professionals, including technicians and specialists, to develop new technologies in products and processes. Very competent with self-directed work

Responsible for technical decisions predicated on work of the directed group

Construction, maintenance, and safety responsibilities for laboratory workspace and equipment

Requirements:

Experience leading technical programs and/or personnel toward advancement of business goals.

Experience in establishing well-founded credibility in the research group and in the whole of the business organization.

Select skills in technical/scientific disciplines, as required. Versed in scientific methods, laboratory apparatus, and communication skills.

Capable of fostering a contributive, collaborative environment in the research community, and in relation to multiple corporate functions

Comfortable with leading on issues with uncertain circumstance or conflicting viewpoints

Education:

BS, MS, or PhD in the sciences, typically in the chemical and engineering sciences. We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more. Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.