Technical Director - Bay Point, CA (relocation available)

Looking for candidate with hands-on technical management experience related to structural adhesives/materials in the aerospace or automotive industry. Prefer advanced degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Polymers and 5-10 years experience.

This position is responsible for directing research and development of proprietary technologies and products suitable for the aerospace market. Products need to be developed in a manner that will permit the timely introduction and offer customers values in aerospace applications.


Position Responsibilities:



Direct the overall efforts of PD adhesive development. Oversees new adhesive development projects, establishes and implements a strategy and budget consistent with defined ASA plan, organizes and directs projects and resources to meet planned objectives, establishes staffing requirements and personnel distribution. Plays a major role in directing laboratory development projects to support the aerospace industry. Provide technical support services to customers as required. Advance the state of the art in structural adhesive to address the changing dynamics of the aerospace market. Assure all laboratory work is carried out in a safe, responsible manner and that technologies/products and processes comply with all deferral and state regulatory agencies. Act as a technical resource for long term business unit planning. Oversees and manages intellectual property activities and provide guidance and recommendations on patents, trademarks and proprietary agreements. Interface with a variety of customers and senior managers located internally and externally. Assure all new products meet international chemical health and safety requirements.



Minimum Requirements:

Effective leadership, team building, employee development, coaching, and motivational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or board of directors.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Contact me @ kimberly.hughes@rightthinginc.com for full details and application information!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as needed basis.