R&D Manager - Polymers & Materials Innovation Lead

Zobility; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility is seeking a hands-on R&D leader at the Romeo, MI site to guide a team of scientists and technicians. You will design test plans with customers, review data for accuracy, and coordinate QA testing to support product development and external partnerships.

You will manage personnel, maintain laboratory operations, and communicate technical results to internal teams and OEM partners. A strong polymer/materials science background is required and leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading technical programs and personnel toward business goals.
• Ability to establish credibility within a research group and across the business.
• Strong communication, scientific methods, and laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of scientists, lab technicians, and interns to advance new products and processing methods.
• Define and design test plans with internal and external customers to generate reliable data.
• Review data for quality and accuracy and present to customers for approval.
• Oversee material testing (QA) and ensure timely, accurate results for downstream processes.

Skills

Leadership

Test planning

Customer interfacing

Team management

Quality control

Education

BS/MS/PhD in chemical/engineering sciences

Job description

Zobility is seeking a hands-on R&D leader at the Romeo, MI site to guide a team of scientists and technicians. You will design test plans with customers, review data for accuracy, and coordinate QA testing to support product development and external partnerships.

You will manage personnel, maintain laboratory operations, and communicate technical results to internal teams and OEM partners. A strong polymer/materials science background is required and leadership is essential.