R&D Technical Director

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an R&D Technical Director for a direct-hire (permanent) position with one of industry partners in the Twin Cities area. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

Summary

We are seeking an R&D Technical Director to lead product development and sales support for powder coating systems in the General Industrial Division. This role fosters a customer-centric culture and collaborates with Sales, Marketing, and Global Supply Chain to drive business growth and efficiency.

This individual is required to sit in the greater Minneapolis, MN area. Relocation assistance is available for out-of-town candidates.

Candidates must have 10 years of industry experience in the development of formulated coatings, plastics, inks products, and polymer development or materials science (including intellectual property management) in order to qualify for consideration.

Responsibilities

– Lead product development and sales support for powder coatings in the NA region.

– Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to secure new business and maintain customer relationships.

– Oversee growth initiatives and manage intellectual property.

– Partner with Purchasing and Product Management on raw material selection and cost-saving projects.

– Coordinate global technical activities to align with strategic plans.

– Establish external technology partnerships for regional advantages.

– Drive resource efficiency and organizational capability.

– Promote safety practices in laboratories.

– Manage cross-functional relationships and facilitate strategic initiatives.

– Cultivate a customer-focused, innovative workplace.

– Ensure teams meet technology and service goals.

– Oversee talent management and employee development.

Required Qualifications

– Authorized to work in the country of application.

– Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

– 10 years of experience in coatings or polymer development.

– Proven experience managing teams and cross-functional projects.

– Strong strategic, leadership, and communication skills.

-Travel Requirements: domestic and international travel are required.

Preferred Qualifications

– Six Sigma certification.

– Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical software.

– Knowledge of IP management and polymer resins.

Job Details

– Type: full-time, direct-hire (permanent)

– Target pay rate: $140,000-$190,000/year base salary

– Full benefits, bonus eligible, stock options, relocation assistance

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.