R&D Manager

Purpose Of The Job / Position DescriptionThe research and development manager leads the research, planning and implementation of new programs and protocols.Management of the development of new products or services.Main ResponsibilitiesThe R&D Manager has the following main responsibilities:Lead key projects with R&D to support business goals.Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products and study the potential of new products.Understand customer expectations on to-be manufactured products.Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers and customers.Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations.Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes into and out of the company.Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment.Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals.Managing Document all phases of research and development.Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in-process and finished products.Oversee complex research projects, analyze results and provide recommendations based on findings.Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within budget.Qualifications(minimum level of knowledge and skills to fulfill one's responsibilities)Work Experience Needed5 years of management experience in product development / technical service after studiesPractical knowledge of papermaking technology including wet-end chemistry and coated paper.Sound technical skills that can translate to the job in handExperimental design and statistical analysis an advantageProvider of robust technical solutions (both for the application and the production process)Minimum formal educationBachelor's degree in papermaking, chemistry, chemical engineering, engineer or a doctor in chemistry, physic, paper or barrier technology.Required CompetenciesPrimary competenciesPro-active learner, not afraid to ask questions and challenge the status quoIntegrate quickly into a site group while working in a location separate from immediate supervisor and in a matrix organizationExcellent communications skills in a multicultural, multi-location organizationAvoid becoming distracted away from agreed prioritiesFluency in Portuguese and in EnglishFast learner who can acquire new technical and application knowledge promptlyAhlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials.Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World.Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected.At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.Our net sales in **** amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.Read more