R&D Technical Lead

Mativ; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid vacation and personal time off

Employee assistance programs – 24/7

Job summary

Mativ is seeking an R&D Technical Lead in Minneapolis, MN to manage technical aspects of process and product development. You will lead projects from investigation through execution, collaborating with customers, marketing, and operations across multiple manufacturing sites.

You will drive IQ/OQ/PQ activities, optimize production processes, and develop ISO 9001 compliant documentation while mentoring team members. Strong hands-on extrusion experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 5–10 years of manufacturing or R&D experience.
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and infrequently internationally.
• Project management experience in a manufacturing/R&D setting.
• Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing process environment.
• Experience in polymer extrusion, web handling, slitting, winding of rolled media preferred.
• Statistical software tools such as Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for technical questions related to Naltex and Delnet products; maintain and develop this product segment.
• Collaborate with customers, marketing, and sales to develop and modify new products and transition to Engineering and Operations.
• Direct R&D and Process Team support to complete projects.
• Conduct IQ, OQ and PQ of process machinery and equipment.
• Develop and implement systems that optimize production processes; produce standard work instructions and ISO 9001 compliant diagrams.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure project design and implementation.
• Provide process troubleshooting support and presentations to align stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Polymer extrusion

Travel readiness

Minitab

Leadership

Education

BS in Engineering (chemical, polymer/plastic, or mechanical)

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

POSITION TITLE

R&D Technical Lead

LOCATION

Minneapolis, MN

Description

The R&D technical lead manages all technical aspects of process and product development in Minneapolis including investigation, planning and execution of projects. This position reports directly to the Nettings R&D Director.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical questions related to our Naltex (diamond pattern netting) and Delnet (apertured film) products. Maintain and further develop this product segment.
• Works with customers, marketing and sales to develop and modify new products; commercializes said products through transition to Engineering and Operations personnel at the various manufacturing sites.
• Direct R&D and Process Team support team members to assist in completing projects.
• Conduct and document Installation qualification (IQ), operations qualification (OQ) and process qualification (PQ) of process machinery and equipment
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production processes
• Produce standard work instructions, process flow diagram in compliance with ISO 9001 guidelines for new products.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure satisfactory project design and implementation
• Provide process and troubleshooting support as needed.
• Provide presentations to align stakeholders on process development and problem solving work.
• Make recommendations on functional product improvements such as light-weighting, new packaging designs, and/or performance improvements.
• Partner with customers and sales to improve existing products and commercialize new products
• Perform trials to evaluate and qualify new production processes.
• Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes and equipment.
• Work in parallel on several design fronts.
• Monitor project metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals.
• Document all phases of research and development.
• Support and cooperate with other R&D teams within the project.
• Define the standard process conditions (SOC) and materials for new products.
• Identify alternate material sources in the BOM to reduce costs and qualify suppliers.
• Research and present options for the purchase of new manufacturing technology.
• Create ERP items for new products.

Qualifications

Required

• BS in Engineering (preferably chemical, polymer/plastic, or mechanical) plus 5-10 years of manufacturing or R&D experience
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically and infrequently internationally
• Project management experience
• Experienced working in a 24/7 manufacturing process environment
• Experienced in polymer extrusion, web handling, slitting, winding of rolled media is preferred
• Statistical software tools such as Minitab

Preferred

• Hands-on plastics extrusion/processing or continuous process experience preferred.

Competencies

• Experimental methods such as correlation analysis and DOE.
• Leadership and team mentoring

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

About Mativ

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company’s two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers’ products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best‑in‑class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.