Product Technical Manager (Prepreg Systems)
- Remote (Everywhere) •
- |5 years of exp
- |Full Time
Onsite or remote
Not Available
About the job
About the job
Are you a composite materials expert who thrives at the intersection of chemistry, manufacturing, and innovation? Do you want to be the ultimate technical authority for a cutting-edge prepreg portfolio?
We are looking for a Product Technical Manager to own, develop, and scale our prepreg systems. In this role, you won't just manage data—you will bridge the gap between R&D, Supply Chain, Production, and Quality to ensure our products are world-class, manufacturable, and commercially unbeatable.
What You Will Do (Core Responsibilities)
- Own the Portfolio: Serve as the ultimate custodian of prepreg baseline specifications, internal TRDS (Technical Raw Data Sheets), and customer-facing TDS extracts.
- Drive R&D and Scale-Up: Design new formulations, manage the journey from lab-scale to full production, and keep our technical roadmap ahead of market trends.
- Optimize Manufacturing: Oversee first-article batches, establish validated cure cycles, and troubleshoot production deviations to tighten process windows.
- Govern Quality and Supply Chain: Define raw material criteria, lead alternative material qualifications for supply resilience, and act as the final authority on Non-Conformances (NC) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Be the Technical Face: Act as the strategic partner for Sales and Customers, advising on laminate quality (void reduction, tack, drape) and leading "Go/No-Go" assessments for new commercial requests.
Key Requirements and Qualifications
- To excel in this role, you must bring a strong blend of technical precision and hands-on composite expertise.
Education and Certifications
- Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Mechanical Engineering.
- Bonus Points: Advanced certification in Composite Manufacturing or Quality Management (ISO 9100 / AS9100).
Experience and Technical Expertise
- Years of Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in composite materials, specifically focusing on Prepreg systems (epoxy, phenolic, or thermoplastic).
- Chemical Acumen: Deep understanding of thermoset chemistry, resin flow, and curing kinetics.
- Hands-on Manufacturing: Proven experience with Autoclave, Out-of-Autoclave (OOA), and Press Molding processes.
- Standards and Data: Expertise in mechanical/physical testing standards and using SPC (Statistical Process Control) to analyze performance and justify specifications.
Why This Role?
You will have true ownership. You will be the technical referent, the problem-solver, and the innovator driving our prepreg technology forward.
