R&D Engineering Manager

Intertape Polymer Group; Marysville (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Intertape Polymer Group is seeking an experienced R&D Engineering Manager to lead development, transition and integration of new technologies into production. You will provide engineering and people leadership to the R&D process team and drive cross-functional project execution.

Required are a Bachelor's in engineering, 10+ years in engineering with 3+ years supervisory experience, and strong data-analysis skills. Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field is required.
• Master's degree in engineering or management is preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering experience with 3+ years in supervision.
• Strong competency with digital tools that support digital transformation and data analysis.
• Experience with extrusion, mixing, coating, and packaging processes is preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the R&D process team; set direction and execution rhythm.
• Partner across R&D, Operations, Quality, Sales, EHS, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Drive continuous improvement and manage project plans aligned to strategic initiatives.
• Oversee technology pipeline, capital deployment, and asset management.
• Apply DoE, statistics, and analytics to guide decisions and document results.
• Foster safe work environment and compliance with union and agreements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related engineering field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Digital tools for data analysis

DOE/Statistics methods

Job description

Title: R&D Engineering Manager

Department: Research and Development

Immediate Supervisor: R&D Director

Status: Exempt

Position Purpose: Responsible for leading the development, transition, and integration of new technologies and process platforms from R&D into production. The R&D Engineering Manager will provide engineering leadership and people leadership to the R&D process team as well as leading process and product development projects.

Principle Accountabilities

• Create and sustain a safe work environment; support safety programs, encourage incident reporting, and support investigations/corrective actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the R&D process team; set direction, expectations, and an execution rhythm
• Provide performance feedback and career development support to the R&D process team; build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Partner across R&D, Operations, Quality, Sales, EHS, Supply Chain, Finance, and other stakeholders to align priorities and execute project plans in support of strategic corporate initiatives
• Build strong vendor relationships; lead vendor evaluations, technical reviews, and collaboration to accelerate prototyping and problem-solving
• Oversee R&D’s technology pipeline and ongoing capabilities including capital deployment and asset management
• Drive continuous innovation by evaluating new technologies and processes, making recommendations, and initiating proof of concept testing
• Apply Design of Experiments (DoE), statistics, and advanced analytics to plan experiments, interpret results, and guide decisions
• Establish strong technical documentation practices; experimental plans, run logs, interpretive reports, work instructions, and clear recommendations
• Utilize project management skills to define, plan, schedule and control the tasks that must be completed to reach project goals
• Ability to work with a union and facilitate teamwork, open communication and compliance to the current collective bargaining agreement

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related engineering field
• Master's degree in engineering or management is preferred
• 10+ years of engineering experience and 3+ years supervisory experience
• Strong competency with digital tools that support digital transformation and data analysis
• Strong mechanical aptitude with industrial mechanical process systems
• Experience with extrusion, mixing, coating, and packaging process experience is preferred
• Innovative, organized, self-starter with great problem-solving skills
• Collaborative interpersonal style
• Strong technical and non-technical communication skills, including written and verbal reports, and presentations to diverse audiences