Lead R&D Engr/Scientist

Honeywell

Colonial Heights, VA

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JOB DETAILS

LOCATION

Colonial Heights, VA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Be part of a team that applies its expertise and knowledge to new product development and technology projects, finding innovative, cost-effective means to improve research, processes, products, and technologies for Honeywell’s Spectra Fiber business. You will facilitate design, development, and testing to meet project objectives faster as you commercialize the next generation of high-performance products within Spectra’s fiber and ballistic composite portfolio.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Lead new fiber/composite product development projects (lab and pilot scale)

+ Contribute to intellectual property developments for high performance fiber/polymer processes used in ballistic/medical applications.

+ Interact with customers on product application development

+ Experiment/trial development and execution

+ Project management and intellectual property research

+ Design analysis and prototyping

+ Research and Development

YOU MUST HAVE

+ Degree in Engineering or Sciences Discipline (chemical, mechanical, fiber/textiles, chemistry, polymer science or similar)

+ 5+ years of experience in fiber, polymer, composite, and/or ballistic product development applications.

WE VALUE

+ Advanced degree in Fiber, Textile, or Chemical Engineering is desirable.

+ Hands on experience with UHMWPE fiber, energy absorbing composites, or ballistic product design/testing.

+ Experience with fiber production and processing (gel spinning, melt spinning, etc)

+ Experience with armor end article fabrication, textiles, and/or ballistic testing.

+ Significant experience working in cross-functional teams to develop new products and technology in highly regulated environments.

+ Experience in design of experiments, product design, and customer applications support.

+ Team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills – ability to lead, motivate, develop, and mentor others.

+ Self-starter, with the ability to analyze and solve complex problems.

+ Individuals who are able to work without guidance or supervision and have demonstrated knowledge of engineering techniques to optimize design processes

+ Track record of successful contributions to products/projects in a matrix organization.

U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

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Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About the Company

Honeywell

Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address tough
challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, and energy. With approximately 129,000 employees
worldwide, including more than 19,000 engineers and scientists, we have an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery,
value, and technology in everything we make and do.

COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Computer/IT Services

WEBSITE

https://www.honeywell.com

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