Product Manager - R&D / Manufacturing

R&D Project Manager

Location: Cleveland, OH (On-site)

Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Compensation: $160,000–$185,000 base + 10–15% bonus + relocation assistance

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior R&D Project Manager to lead high-impact product development initiatives in advanced quartz technologies. This role is deeply rooted in development—not research—and is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, hands-on environments and has successfully scaled multi-million-dollar projects from concept to production.

You'll work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and external partners to bring next-gen high-temperature materials to life. This position directly influences the parent company's strategic growth and innovation roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to develop and scale new quartz products and processes
• Drive product development through feasibility testing, prototyping, pilot testing, and commercialization
• Manage external vendors and partners to accelerate development timelines
• Apply Stage Gate methodology to guide projects from concept to high-volume manufacturing
• Conduct cost analysis, IP generation, and technical reporting
• Utilize Six Sigma, DOE, and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab) for process optimization and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with global manufacturing teams to ensure seamless scale-up and production readiness

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• 12+ years of hands-on industry experience in product development and scale-up
• Proven track record of leading $1MM+ development projects into full-scale production
• Strong project management skills: planning, budgeting, prioritization, and risk mitigation
• Experience working in high-temperature materials such as quartz, ceramics, polymers, steel, or battery technologies
• Comfortable working on the production floor and in industrial environments (PPE required)
• Skilled in thermal/mechanical modeling, FMEA, and statistical analysis

Preferred Skills

• Background infusion processes, ceramic polymers, or electrical engineering
• Experience with Stage Gate product development frameworks
• Ability to influence across matrixed organizations and collaborate with customers and suppliers

Travel

• Occasional international travel (10%)

Why This Role Matters

This isn't just another R&D job—it's a chance to lead transformative product development that directly impacts the future of high-performance materials. If you're passionate about innovation, scale-up, and working at the intersection of engineering and manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $160,000.00 - $185,000.00/yr.

Medical/Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) plan with Company Match

Basic and Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond Heights, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2025.