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HA International, LLC · 22 hours ago

Research & Development Director

positionWestmont, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$200K/yr - $220K/yr
date10+ years exp

HA International, LLC is seeking a visionary and hands-on Director of R&D to lead innovation in the foundry and chemical solutions industry. This role involves driving strategic and technical leadership in new product development and collaborating across global teams to bring breakthrough products to market.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Drive strategic and technical leadership across new product development, manufacturing support, and innovation pipeline
Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Global Innovation Teams to align technical strategy with commercial growth
Represent our technical vision with external stakeholders, key customers, and industry organizations
Lead and develop a dynamic R&D team while instilling a culture of innovation, accountability, and scientific rigor
Translate customer pain points into breakthrough solutions—and bring them to market with discipline and speed
Bridge the gap between local innovation and global collaboration, reporting into both the CEO and our parent company’s VP of Global R&D in Germany

Qualification

Organic ChemistryPolymer ChemistryR&D LeadershipProduct LaunchesData AnalyticsCultural BuildingCuriosity in AIERP/CRMCommunicationStrategic ThinkingCross-functional CollaborationMentoring

Required

Master's or Ph.D. in Organic or Polymer Chemistry (Ph.D. preferred)
10+ years in R&D within the chemical or manufacturing industry, with a proven track record of successful product launches
5+ years of technical team leadership, including project ownership and mentoring
Strong commercial and cross-functional orientation—you speak both 'lab' and 'market.'
Familiarity with tools like ERP, CRM, Excel, and Minitab, and curiosity around data analytics and AI in R&D
A communicator, strategist, and builder of culture. You're not just a scientist—you're a change leader

Benefits

Bonus
401k
409A
Profit sharing
PTO
Health
L&D

Company

HA International, LLC

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HA International (HAI), a key subsidiary of Hüttenes-Albertus, is the leading supplier to the North American foundry industry.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Westmont, Illinois, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.ha-international.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Gordon McNeilage
President & CEO
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Bob Wasieleski
Chief Financial Officer
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