Director, Product Technology

The Director, New Product Technology will lead and actively engage in all new technology development efforts across Delphon. This role will work closely with key customers to build strategic partnerships, collaborating with Sales and Marketing to identify unmet market needs. This role will participate in customer visits and industry events to support new product development and successful product launches.

The position requires expertise across a broad range of elastomer technologies, processing methods and a proven track record of commercializing products. The incumbent will manage, mentor, and train the R&D team, fostering a culture of shared ownership and accountability for R&D deliverables.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engage and expand new product offerings of various elastomer technologies across Delphon.
• Process development across different platforms to scale up from prototype to commercial scale.
• Develop and maintain relationships with strategic customers and supply chain.
• Provides oversight and guidance for root cause investigations of material issues in manufacturing and field applications.
• Coordinates R&D with Business Development, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, and NPI teams to launch innovative technology and ensure all documentation is complete.
• Contributes to Delphon’s strategic planning process in partnership with the senior leadership team and board.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities assigned over the course of employment.
• Promotes a team environment based on mutual respect, open communication, and collective responsibility throughout the organization.

Supervising, scheduling, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of assigned staff are responsibilities for supervisory positions as well as promoting a respectful, inclusive, and harassment-free workplace.

• Direct Reports:
  Chemist, Process Development Engineers

Collaborate with other R&D leaders to oversee both departmental budgets and program management.