Vice President of Engineering #0405KC

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, materials, polymer, or manufacturing engineering.

Advanced engineering degree preferred.

12+ years of progressive engineering experience.

5+ years leading engineering managers or multidisciplinary technical teams.

Experience within rubber, polymers, e