R&D Manager – Dispensers

R&D Manager – Dispensers

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a related major scientific field or engineering discipline from an accredited college or university, required.
• 10+ years of experience in a variety of technical assignments, required.
• Demonstrated ability to balance technical and managerial responsibilities in complex programs.
• A track record of strong project leadership capabilities including an ability to communicate to and manage stakeholders globally.
• Capability in developing strong customer solutions starting from stakeholder requirements through design validation and design transfer.
• Advanced technical thinker, evaluating cutting edge technologies for application within Kimberly-Clark.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through the exploration and early design of novel technologies and delivery systems across North America.
• Provide the strategic vision and decision-making to ensure best-in-class delivery system performance and appearance.
• Identify and partner with internal and external design and development partners that can assist in achieving program objectives.
• Manager budgets and forecasting resources.
• Complete administrative tasks associated with team leadership including performance management and objectives setting.
• Communicate and document project plans and results to key stakeholders across the globe.
• Act as a thought leader and subject matter expert in Design Controls and Change Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with product development and commercialization activities related to plastics and injection molding and IoT systems, strongly preferred.
• Experience in quality systems and design for manufacture practices, preferred.
• Experience working cross-functionally with business unit marketing and sales team, preferred.
• Experience working with 3rd party vendors, preferred.
• Previous team leadership experience, strongly preferred.