Engineering Leader, Rubber & Polymer Product Innovation

Keller Executive Search; Colombia; Presencial; COP 475.195.000 - 570.234.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Relocation assistance

20 days paid time off

Holidays and year-end shutdown days

Engineering conference and education

Patent recognition program

Life and disability insurance paid by

Descripción de la vacante

Keller Executive Search is recruiting on behalf of a specialized rubber and polymer manufacturer for a Vice President of Engineering to guide product development, technical strategy, and engineering excellence across its manufacturing portfolio.

You will establish the engineering and product development strategy, lead diverse teams, and drive the development and commercialization of rubber and polymer products while managing budgets and IP protection.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, materials, polymer, or manufacturing engineering.
• Advanced engineering degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive engineering experience.
• 5+ years leading engineering managers or multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Experience within rubber, polymers, elastomers, chemicals, or related manufacturing.
• Knowledge of product development, materials testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated success bringing technical products from concept to production.

Responsabilidades

• Establish the organization’s engineering and product development strategy.
• Lead product engineering, process engineering, research, and technical services teams.
• Direct the development and commercialization of rubber and polymer products.
• Improve material performance, product consistency, manufacturability, and technical quality.
• Evaluate new compounds, production technologies, equipment, and automation opportunities.
• Oversee engineering standards, technical documentation, testing, and change controls.
• Partner with customers on specifications, applications, and technical problem-solving.
• Manage engineering budgets, project priorities, staffing, and capital recommendations.
• Protect intellectual property and support patent development where appropriate.

Conocimientos

Engineering leadership

Product development

Materials testing

Manufacturing processes

Rubber & polymers expertise

Educación

Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, materials, polymer, or manufacturing engineering

Advanced engineering degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Keller Executive Search is recruiting on behalf of a specialized rubber and polymer manufacturer for a Vice President of Engineering to guide product development, technical strategy, and engineering excellence across its manufacturing portfolio.

You will establish the engineering and product development strategy, lead diverse teams, and drive the development and commercialization of rubber and polymer products while managing budgets and IP protection.