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Alkegen is a global leader in high-performance specialty fibers and inorganic materials used in high-temperature industrial, automotive, and fire protection applications. Today, Alkegen is active in emerging technologies, from electric vehicle battery protection and new solar power storage applications to advanced cryogenic insulation media for storage of cryogenic liquids.

Alkegen employs some 9,000 people worldwide, with corporate headquarters located in Dallas, Texas. The company has 57 manufacturing facilities in 12 countries and a sales presence in all the world’s major industrial regions, including North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and South Africa.  Alkegen has four divisions being Industrial, Sealing, & Construction, Filtration and Catalysis, and Battery and Mobility. 

The R&D Leader for Filtration Technologies will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and excellence using the Industrial Filtration Technologies. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of R&D, this role is responsible for leading a team of engineers and technicians to develop cutting-edge filtration solutions and improve existing technologies. The R&D Leader will be instrumental in advancing the company's technological capabilities and ensuring that projects are completed efficiently, meeting both technical and commercial objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of R&D professionals focused on industrial filtration technologies, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Drive R&D efforts in filtration technologies, leading projects from the development stage through commercialization, and ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Manage the execution of trial work and product development, ensuring seamless handoff from R&D to production and commercialization.
• Proactively manage the process of transforming theoretical and practical research findings into patentable technologies and applications.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and communicate project progress and outcomes to the stakeholders.
• Ensure all R&D activities adhere to industry standards and company policies, with a focus on safety, product quality and reliability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and stay updated on industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum BS degree in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering. Master is a plus
• 3 years of working experience in related filed is desired
• Good Project Management skills
• Good team work skills and ability to lead a small team of development engineers

Alkegen is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion throughout the organization. We recognize that we can learn better together with a diverse team of employees and that our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents not only part of our culture, but our reputation.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.