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Senior Research Engineer &ndash; Process Innovation Team LeadLocation: Springboro, OH | Full-time, Exempt | Bonus EligibleAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced process engineer or scientist with a strong background in scaling up highly filled pastes such as adhesives, sealants, and coatings. This role will lead a small team dedicated to bridging lab-scale innovation with manufacturing reality. The right candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership skills to improve processes, drive efficiency, and deliver high-performance solutions.What You&rsquo;ll Do<ul><li>Lead and mentor a small R&amp;D team focused on process scale-up and improvement.</li><li>Translate lab formulations into robust pilot- and production-scale processes.</li><li>Develop, validate, and document manufacturing methods for adhesives/sealants.</li><li>Partner with R&amp;D, Manufacturing, and Quality to align on resources and timelines.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, cost, and sustainability.</li><li>Evaluate and introduce new equipment or technologies to strengthen operations.</li></ul>What We&rsquo;re Looking For<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s in Chemical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.</li><li>5&ndash;10 years&rsquo; experience in processing adhesives, sealants, coatings, or other highly filled materials.</li><li>Proven track record of leading or mentoring teams in R&amp;D or process engineering.</li><li>Strong background in scale-up, DOE tools (JMP/Minitab), and data-driven decision making.</li><li>Excellent communicator who can present technical findings to cross-functional teams.</li></ul>Preferred<ul><li>Experience at the R&amp;D&ndash;Manufacturing interface.</li><li>Familiarity with pilot-scale equipment and commissioning.</li><li>Lean/Six Sigma or other continuous improvement certifications.</li></ul>Why Join UsThis is a unique opportunity to build and lead a core innovation function at a global company with a 95-year history of developing advanced adhesives and sealants. If you thrive on turning lab concepts into scalable processes and enjoy mentoring others, we&rsquo;d like to hear from you.Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Senior Research Engineer--Process Innovation Team Lead

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Senior Research Engineer--Process Innovation Team Lead