Process Development Engineer - Team Lead

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States


Apply Apply with LinkedIn

Type: Permanent

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Category: Biotech / R&D / Science

Industry: Manufacturing & Dist / Chemical

Date Posted: 04/02/2026

Shortcut: http://snyder-executive-search-inc.jobs.mrinetwork.com/4WYHaA


Process Development Engineer - Team Lead Dayton, OH | Full-Time | On-Site

$100,000 - $120,000 + 8% Annual Bonus

 

A global specialty chemicals company with nearly a century of innovation is growing its Ohio R&D operation. This is a hands-on team lead role sitting at the intersection of R&D and manufacturing, focused on turning new adhesive, sealant, and coating formulations into scalable, production-ready processes.

You will lead a team of 3 engineers and technicians while staying actively involved in day-to-day process development and troubleshooting.

 

What You Will Do

  • Scale manufacturing processes from lab to pilot to production
  • Troubleshoot mixing, dispensing, and handling of complex materials
  • Lead and mentor a small process development team
  • Collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, and quality
  • Drive efficiency, cost, and process robustness improvements

What You Bring

  • Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
  • 3 to 8 years in process development, scale-up, or manufacturing support
  • Experience with complex materials (polymers, filled systems, pastes, or slurries)
  • Strong problem-solving skills and interest in developing others

Compensation and Benefits

  • $100,000 - $130,000 base salary
  • 8% annual bonus
  • Heavily company-subsidized health insurance with very low employee cost
  • Stable, growing organization with a long track record of investment in its Ohio operations

  • Senior Scientist

    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Dayton, Ohio, United States

    Senior Scientist - New Technology Team Lead Dayton, OH | Full-Time | On-Site $100,000 - $130,000 + 8% Annual Bonus A global specialty chemicals company with nearly a century of innovation is looking for a hands-on scientist ready to take the next step ...

    Date Posted: 04/02/2026 Recommended

  • Senior Research Engineer

    Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
    Dayton, United States

    Senior Research Engineer - Process Innovation Lead Dayton, OH | Full-Time | On-Site $100,000 - $130,000 + 8% Annual Bonus A global specialty chemicals company with nearly a century of innovation is seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead process dev...

    Date Posted: 04/02/2026 Recommended

  • Senior Sales Manager

    Dayton, Ohio, United States

    Senior Sales Manager Dayton, OH | Full-Time, On-Site | Automotive Manufacturing Up to $110,000 base + 20–40% bonus + car allowance + cell phone credit About the Company We're partnering with a state-of-the-art Tier 1 automotive supplier known for produ...

    Date Posted: 03/13/2026 Recommended

  • Operations Manager

    Dayton, Ohio, United States

    Operations Manager Southwestern Ohio | Precision CNC Manufacturing | Confidential Search Snyder Executive Search is conducting a confidential search for an Operations Manager in Southwestern Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Operation...

    Date Posted: 06/12/2026 Recommended

  • Equipment Engineering Manager

    Dayton, Ohio, United States

    Equipment Engineering Manager – Drive Innovation at a Tier-1 Automotive Powerhouse Join a High-Growth Leader in Automotive Manufacturing in Dayton, OH About the Company: Our client is a booming Tier-1 automotive supplier, fueling the production lines o...

    Date Posted: 06/22/2026 Recommended

  • Quality Manager

    Georgia, United States
    Rome, Georgia, United States

    Quality Manager – Tier-1 Automotive Supplier | Northwestern Georgia Drive Excellence. Build the Future. Lead Quality at a Premier Automotive Manufacturer. Are you a quality leader ready to take the wheel at one of the industry’s most innovative Tier-1 ...

    Date Posted: 06/08/2026 Recommended

  • Operations Manager, Machining

    Wisconsin, United States

    Operations Manager, Machining Location: Upper Midwest Search Type: Confidential Industry: Automotive Supply Chain / High-Volume CNC Machining Snyder Executive Search is conducting a confidential search for an Operations Manager, Machining with a growin...

    Date Posted: 05/27/2026 Recommended