Senior Manager, Engineering Science

Overview

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Engineering Science to join our team. This role will report to our Director, Engineering and be responsible for driving success throughout AIR COMPANY’s R&D and Engineering program, and will be expected to represent AIR COMPANY in various external facing activities. This position will be responsible for overseeing the development of new technologies, processes, and products within the engineering science field. The Senior Manager will lead a team of engineers and scientists in conducting research, developing prototypes, and testing new technologies. They will be responsible for managing projects, budgets, and timelines to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.

At Air Company we value employees for their unique perspectives. We are an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer, we consider applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

The range for this role is $125,000-$170,000. Exact compensation may vary based on the market, experience, skills, and technical expertise

Job Requirements

• Lead the Engineering Science R&D team in developing new technologies, processes, and products in the field of engineering science, including reaction kinetics studies, reactor selection, reactor scale-up design, thermodynamics model, separator selection and separator scale-up design, process flowsheet development, and Aspen simulation model development, process techno-economics 
• Develop project plans, budgets, and timelines for R&D projects
• Manage project teams to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement new technology development, and process technology scale-up. Work closely with the pilot plant group to obtain necessary data for technology scale-up and the Engineering department to deliver the scale-up design models to the department. 
• Conduct research, develop prototypes, and test new technologies
• Analyze data and present findings to senior management and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations
• Stay up-to-date with new technologies, industry trends, and emerging best practices in engineering science
• Hire, train, and manage staff, including performance evaluations and professional development plans
• Present technologies inside and outside the company to promote the technologies of the Air Company.

Preferred Skills

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field required; Ph.D.'s degree preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in Engineering Science R&D, with 5+ years of experience in a management or leadership role
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in the development of new technologies and products
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, budgets, and timelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
• Experience working in a regulated environment preferred