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Fenner Precision Polymers · 2 weeks ago

R&D Engineering Supervisor

Lititz, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Fenner Precision Polymers is a global manufacturing provider of specialized and material-driven solutions. The R&D Engineering Supervisor will lead the US R&D team in developing new products and managing existing product lifecycles, collaborating with various departments to meet customer specifications and performance requirements.

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Responsibilities

Lead the US R&D team to develop new products and support the lifecycle of existing products across the portfolio

Manage the portfolio of projects and resource allocation through project management tools to meet project milestones in coordination with the Project Management Office

Collaborate with the technology leadership and material experts to develop new products to meet the performance specifications of our customers

Identify and resolve technical challenges in the product development process to maintain project momentum

Define and develop the methods, testing protocols, and analytical techniques to meet application specified by the customer

Collaborate with Applications Engineering to manage the pipeline of new products into the development process to meet customers needs

Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Product Management, and Marketing/Sales to align product engineering team’s efforts with strategic business goals

Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure product designs meet performance and application requirements

Recommend value-driven solutions such as cost-effective materials, quality enhancements, and new technologies

Mentor and develop engineers, fostering technical growth and leadership within the team

Serve as a technical expert, supporting complex processing reviews and problem-solving

Educate internal teams and customers through technical presentations, publications, and symposia

Apply the Fenner Precision Quality System and Stage Gate development process for structured project execution

Utilize Design of Experiments (DOE) and DMAIC methodologies to optimize research outcomes and product performance

Oversee testing and qualification of new materials to ensure manufacturability and performance consistency

Support ISO audits to ensure accuracy and traceability in research activities

Lead quality system efforts including audits, SOP development, and documentation review

Prepare and maintain technical documentation in compliance with corporate standards

Qualification

Research & DevelopmentTechnical ExpertiseProject ManagementDesign of Experiments (DOE)DMAIC MethodologiesISO ComplianceMentorshipCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical Presentations