Director of Engineering - Rubber Products

Location: Tennessee

Reports to: Division President

Department: Global Engineering

Summary:

Lead and oversee the Global Engineering for the Extruded Products Division, managing product and applications engineers, and chemists. Ensure the development of cost-effective, manufacturable products that meet customer specifications and project timelines. Secure customer material approvals and oversee design/validation testing to support revenue goals.

Responsibilities:

• Direct global engineering teams to meet stakeholder goals.
• Drive product development to meet five-year revenue targets.
• Ensure timely customer material approvals and validation testing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to meet cost and quality standards.
• Manage department personnel and foster talent growth.
• Maintain design standards, protect proprietary information, and support compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Master’s/MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in Engineering Management, ideally in rubber/plastics extrusion.
• Strong knowledge in engineering, rubber chemistry, extrusion, and quality processes.