Process Technology Manager

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The year 1954 marked a significant milestone in thermal insulation history. Armstrong's R&D Project Number 54013, developed by three innovators, evolved into ArmaFlex, the world's first flexible, closed-cell elastomeric foam for equipment insulation. This product revolutionized the insulation industry. Today, 70 years later, ArmaFlex continues to be a pillar of Armacell's success.

The Process Technology Manager is a key member of the Plant Management team. This position is responsible for leading the technical team in the maintenance and development of processes that produce material conforming to specified dimensional and functional properties. This includes supporting Quality & Process Control with data analysis, specification setting, and developing test methods to ensure product conformance. This person will also guide the support of the technical team for Early Product Management projects and provide Plant Engineering with material properties and processing parameters to aid in equipment selection.

What Armacell can offer you

Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing.

Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.

Generous paid time off including 12 holidays and 120 hours of PTO.

Training and educational resources on our personalized learning management system.

Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences. Job Responsibility

Guide Process Engineers/Process Specialist in product and process improvements.

Lead projects to optimize process performance such as mixing cycles, output speeds, etc. without sacrificing product quality and technical performance.

Responsible for maintaining Masterbatch, Final batch Recipes, and Mix procedures.

Responsible for maintaining Extrusion and Oven process parameters and settings.

Provide test parameters and test specifications for Mix/Mill Laboratory Equipment.

Provide leadership for the Early Product Management Pillar (EPM).

Provide technical guidance to plant management and staff.

Assist the process engineers with the transformation of new products and process ideas into production.

Assist/Lead in the evaluation of new raw materials or substitutions to ensure best cost supplier requirements that support the business strategy while following Product Conformity guidelines.

Assist in evaluation and training of new process technology.

Utilize/Support/Lead statistical process control and WAM tools to improve processes and product performance and also using data get to root cause of problems that arise where production targets are not met because of material process issues.

Meet budget, time and performance requirements of technical processes and formulations.

Interact with technical and production team on a daily basis to ensure product meets the performance and cost requirements.

Attend and actively participate in industry association, plant, global and technical meetings as necessary.

Provides Manufacturing Cost inputs for quoting parts, adding parts, & building Standard Cost Model. Job Knowledge/Experience:

Bachelor's degree or better in Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Master's degree preferred.

7 -10 years of related experience in manufacturing environment required.

Knowledge of polymer chemistries, curing behavior of polymers and rubber processing. .

Experience in a rubber manufacturing environment required.

Knowledge of polymer and rubber chemistry, thorough understanding of the curing rubber and the use of Rheometers and Mooney Viscometer. Foam rubber experience desired.

Solid understanding of statistical process control, DOE, and world class manufacturing techniques.

Knowledge and experience of rubber processing: mixing, curing, extrusion and foaming.

Understanding of polymer chemistries, curing behavior of polymers and rubber processing.

Solid understanding of statistical process control and world class manufacturing techniques.

Knowledge of rubber processing: mixing, curing, extrusion and foaming.

Possesses professional written and verbal communication skills.

Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Can work independently and multi-task in faced paced environment.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Proven ability to lead effective teams and manage others.

Proven experience in creating technical solutions.

Proven experience in project management and risk management.

The expected compensation range for this role is $110,000.00 -$130,000.00.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience, and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

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More About Us

Armacell's products significantly contribute to global energy efficiency making a difference around the world every day. With more than 3,300 employees and 25 production plants in 19 countries, the company operates two main businesses, Advanced Insulation and Engineered Foams, and generated net sales of EUR 836 million and adjusted EBITDA of EUR 155 million in 2023. Armacell focuses on insulation materials for technical equipment, high-performance foams for high-tech and lightweight applications and next generation aerogel blanket technology. For more information, please visit:

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Full time