European Research & Development Director

NCH Corporation

Place of work
Czech Republic
Contract type
full-time

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

KEY ROLES:
*Maintain responsibility for overall leadership and management of Research and Development activities with an emphasis on product design for both our chemical and mechanical business areas.
*Manage projects to support product development in accordance with agreed upon budgets and timelines.
*Work closely with Innovation Platform and Sales teams to enhance current products and / or develop new products for introduction into the marketplace.
*Assess and prioritise the Company's Research and Development objectives to take advance of market opportunities and emerging technologies.
*Manage cross functional project teams in development of products.
*Provide leadership selecting core technologies for new products and to implement improvements to existing products.
*Manage, implement, and present results from product revisions (mechanical or chemical) and other projects for successful cost savings to maintain competitiveness and profitability.
*Manage working partnerships with available internal and external resources for product concept, product development, prototype creation, pilot manufacturing and testing.
*Develop relationships with external companies to partner in developing new products.
*Ensure that Research and Development activities are performed to relevant governing standards and regulatory requirements including design and control procedures.
*Establish and maintain the department budget(s).
*Provide guidance and service as a role model to team members and other staff.
*To effectively lead, manage and develop the Research & Development team of Chemists and Mechanical / Design Engineers.
*Develop team members through, coaching and mentoring.
*Maintain an open channel of communications among all departments and personnel to ensure consistent dialogue, foster initiative, reduce attrition, and maintain engagement.
*Ensure adherence with all compliance standards and that the team operate with integrity at all times.
*Ensure adherence to NCH Europe's health and safety standards, to protect the wellbeing of all NCH Europe Agents and Employees.
*Adhere to and drive NCH Europe's core values.

Employee perks, benefits

WE OFFER:
*Be part of a global US Company.
*New working environment.
*Team of professionals with international experience.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Master's degree)

Language skills

English - Intermediate (B1)

Personality requirements and skills

WE REQUEST:
*An innovative leader with experience managing a chemical research and development team, with experience of innovative dosing technology will be advantageous.
*Broad engineering skills gained through working with multiple / varied technologies.
*Solid understanding of both mechanical and electrical / electronic engineering in order to facilitate the development of a concept
*Experience of managing a team of design and development engineers, and ensuring they work collaboratively to turn concepts into a marketable proposition.
*Minimum of 10 years of industry experience with a proven track record of successful product development within a regulated product development environment is preferred.
*Minimum of 5 years of management experience with multiple direct reports is preferred.
*The ability to take customer needs and develop these in conjunction with Marketing and Sales functions, to deliver concepts which revolutionise the market / customer operations.
*A record of developing commercialized products for volume production is required.
*Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting bringing products from conception through market release and beyond.
*Demonstrable experience of people-management, leadership and both written and verbal communication skills developed in this capacity.
*Proven track record of new product launch, creative thinking and consistent delivery of strategic goals.
*Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibly, supervise and motivate subordinates and to work well with them and others.
*Demonstrable excellent interpersonal skills collaborating with co-workers and clients.
*Comfortable with public speaking and leading meetings with internal and external customers.
*Familiarity with specific markets area, e.g. lubrication, water treatment, waste water.
*Excellent understanding of chemistry related local and European legislation.
*Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications.
*Fluency in written and spoken English.
*Written and spoken fluency in another language desirable but not essential.
*Degree in Engineering.
*Post graduate qualification in engineering.
*Must possess a current full driving licence.

Please send your application in English language!

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Brief description of the company

NCH Europe cleans and conserves water, saves energy and delivers best-in class maintenance solutions. We focus on Industrial and Infrastructure businesses in Europe. We have a presence in 25 countries and have over 2,000 associates. NCH Europe has accreditations in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and Investors in People.

NCH Europe is part of NCH Corporation which has a revenue of $1B coming from a portfolio of profitable and growing operating companies. From its creation in 1919 in Texas as a manufacturer and supplier of industrial maintenance solutions NCH Corporation has a presence in over 55 countries worldwide.
ID: 1995082  Datum zveřejnění: 28.1.2015