Polyurethane R&D & Toll Manufacturing Lead

TSE Industries, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TSE Industries, Inc. is seeking an R&D Manager to lead polyurethane formulation development and scale-up for toll manufacturing. You will guide projects from lab concept to commercial production, coordinating with customers, Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and Quality.

You will mentor R&D staff, allocate resources, and drive technical solutions that support revenue growth, cost savings, and long-term objectives.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Organic Chemistry with 2+ years related work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in chemical formulations, polyurethane knowledge.
• Experience with analytical lab devices and regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead transition of polyurethane formulations from lab to pilot, validation, and full-scale production.
• Collaborate with customers to understand requirements and objectives.
• Lead formulation development, material evaluation, testing, and optimization.

Skills

Leadership

R&D Management

Project Management

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's in Organic Chemistry

Tools

Brookfield viscometer

FTIR

GPC

Titration equipment

Job description

TSE Industries, Inc. is seeking an R&D Manager to lead polyurethane formulation development and scale-up for toll manufacturing. You will guide projects from lab concept to commercial production, coordinating with customers, Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and Quality.

You will mentor R&D staff, allocate resources, and drive technical solutions that support revenue growth, cost savings, and long-term objectives.