R&D Manager: Lead Polymer & Materials Innovation

The Gill Corporation; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 161,556 - 194,645; Full time

Job summary

The Gill Corporation is seeking an R&D Manager in El Monte, CA to lead a laboratory task group, drive product and process development, and provide strategic guidance to meet company goals. The role emphasizes safety, scale‑up, and transfer of new technologies to production.

You will plan projects, develop new formulations, supervise staff, and support Sales/Marketing with technical expertise. ITAR/EAR compliance and ability to obtain a DOD clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or a related technical discipline required; Master's degree or other advanced degree preferred. Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry or a related field is a plus.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in research and development, including product and process development in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience with a proven ability to manage, coach, and develop technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Project planning including resource allocation, equipment, and personnel.
• Development of new resin formulations/products.
• Define preliminary operating procedures, parameters for safe efficient scale up and transfer of new products and new technology to production.
• Improve existing products and processes.
• Qualify new/existing products to new/existing specifications.
• Provide technical assistance to Sales/Marketing Department.
• Development of personnel resources, consistent with strategic plans, allocation of these resources to achieve objectives on time.
• Make recommendations for the improvement of manufacturing efficiencies, product quality, laboratory practices, and safety issues.
• Provide customer technical service.
• Write comprehensive close‑out reports on sales requests/projects, qualification test, reports, and product instruction and repair manuals.
• Maintain contact and familiarity with external vendors to remain current with new technology.
• Write RMS, GPS, GMS, PCD, GTP, GOS, GWI specifications.
• Direct supervision of hourly and salaried employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Engineering/Polymer Science

Master's or advanced degree preferred

Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry or related field a plus

Job description

The Gill Corporation is seeking an R&D Manager in El Monte, CA to lead a laboratory task group, drive product and process development, and provide strategic guidance to meet company goals. The role emphasizes safety, scale‑up, and transfer of new technologies to production.

You will plan projects, develop new formulations, supervise staff, and support Sales/Marketing with technical expertise. ITAR/EAR compliance and ability to obtain a DOD clearance may be required.