R&D Technical Lead — Polymer Process & Product Innovation

Mativ; Town of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ seeks an R&D Technical Lead to steer the technical development of Naltex and Delnet product lines. The role involves directing R&D and process teams, conducting IQ/OQ/PQ, and collaborating with customers and operations to scale new products.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering with 5–10 years in manufacturing/R&D, and can travel up to 30%. The position is based in Middletown, DE, with responsibilities spanning design, testing, documentation, and cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for Naltex and Delnet products and drive development.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales and customers to develop and modify products and transition to Engineering/Operations.
• Lead R&D and Process Team support to complete projects.
• Perform IQ/OQ/PQ on process machinery and equipment and document results.
• Develop and implement systems to optimize production processes and produce standard work instructions.
• Create process flow diagrams compliant with ISO 9001 for new products.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to ensure design feasibility and implementation.
• Provide troubleshooting support and present updates to stakeholders.

Skills

R&D experience

Manufacturing experience

Travel up to 30%

Statistical analysis

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Mativ seeks an R&D Technical Lead to steer the technical development of Naltex and Delnet product lines. The role involves directing R&D and process teams, conducting IQ/OQ/PQ, and collaborating with customers and operations to scale new products.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in Engineering with 5–10 years in manufacturing/R&D, and can travel up to 30%. The position is based in Middletown, DE, with responsibilities spanning design, testing, documentation, and cost-reduction initiatives.