Vice President of Engineering #0405KC

Vice President Of Engineering

Keller Executive Search is recruiting on behalf of a specialized rubber and polymer manufacturer. Our client is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to guide product development, technical strategy, and engineering excellence across its manufacturing portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Establish the organization's engineering and product development strategy.

Lead product engineering, process engineering, research, and technical services teams.

Direct the development and commercialization of rubber and polymer products.

Improve material performance, product consistency, manufacturability, and technical quality.

Evaluate new compounds, production technologies, equipment, and automation opportunities.

Oversee engineering standards, technical documentation, testing, and change controls.

Partner with customers on specifications, applications, and technical problem-solving.

Manage engineering budgets, project priorities, staffing, and capital recommendations.

Protect intellectual property and support patent development where appropriate.