Calderys

Provides customized refractory solutions and services

Director – Monolithic Technology and Specialty Products

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeWest Mifflin, PA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A B.S. degree in Engineering, Ceramics, Metallurgy, Chemical, Materials Science, or a related field is required.
Knowledge of the scientific method, refractory raw materials, product development, manufacturing processes, and customer applications is required.
Strategic thinking and technical problem-solving skills are required.
Oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak on technical topics to external parties, are required.
Computer operation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Excel and PowerPoint expertise are required.
Ten or more years of experience with refractory offerings development and subject matter expertise in refractory technologies are required.
Five or more years of experience supervising technical staff are required.
The role requires the ability to meet the stated physical, vision, and environmental conditions, including lifting up to 50 pounds less than one-third of the time and working in office, manufacturing, and other described environments.

Responsibilities

Develop new and improved offerings by collaborating with product management, technology marketing, quality, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial sales teams to understand market needs and align with commercial goals.
Provide technology support and expertise for existing materials and HWI product offerings.
Maintain detailed materials roadmaps for all raw material categories, updated raw material technical specifications, and a library of refractory materials technology.
Lead assigned and shared technology teams in internal and external fundamental research to advance HWI’s understanding of key material technology.
Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports and shared technology teams, prioritizing safety.
Understand competitive offerings and external technology developments relevant to HWI’s key materials technology.
Travel approximately 35% domestically and internationally.

Desired Qualifications

An MBA is preferred.

HWI has a fantastic opportunity to join our Research & Development Team as Director, Monolithic Technology and Specialty Products.

Summary

The Director, Monolithic Technology and Specialty Products leads a key department technology team of research scientists, engineers and technicians with counterparts in Research, Technical Marketing. Product Management, Sales, Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing to ensure a concerted effort in support of new offerings development and development and support for the complete portfolio o existing offerings in the key technology family.

Responsibilities

Develop new and improved offerings. This requires collaboration and partnering with product management, technology marketing, quality, manufacturing, procurement and commercial sales teams to understand market needs and align with commercial goals.
Provide technology support and expertise for existing materials and HWI product offerings.
Maintain detailed materials roadmaps for all raw material categories, updated raw material technical specifications, and a library of refractory materials technology
Lead assigned and shared technology teams in internal and external fundamental research to advance HWI’s understanding in key material technology knowledge.
Supervise, coach, and develop direct reports and shared technology teams with safety as a priority.
Understand competitive offerings and external technology developments relevant to HWI’s key materials technology.

Requirements

Requires B.S. degree in Engineering, Ceramics, Metallurgy, Chemical, Materials Science or related field
MBA preferred
Requires knowledge of scientific method, refractory raw materials, product development, manufacturing processes, and customer applications
Requires strong strategic thinking and technical problem-solving skills
Requires oral and written communication skills including the ability to speak on technical topics to external parties
Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced excel and PowerPoint expertise
Requires ten plus (10+) years of experience with refractory offerings development and subject matter expertise in refractory technologies.
Requires five plus (5+) years of experience supervising technical staff.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time sitting, talking or hearing; and less than 1/3 of time standing, walking, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, reaching and using hands and fingers and tasting/smelling.
Lifting: Requires lifting up to 50 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
Vision: Requires accurate close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in an office setting; and less than 1/3 of time working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposed to outdoor weather, wet/humid conditions, extreme heat, fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, and/or vibration.
Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise; and less 1/3 of time working in loud environments.
Travel: Requires approximately 35% domestic and international travel

About the Company

Calderys

Provides customized refractory solutions and services

Calderys provides refractory solutions for industries such as iron and steel, foundries, aluminum, cement, and other thermal applications. Its offerings include monolithic and brick-based refractories, plus engineering, installation, and maintenance services. The products and services are customized to meet each client’s operational needs, with close collaboration to understand challenges and develop tailored solutions that improve performance, reduce costs, and enhance safety. Unlike competitors who offer generic products, Calderys emphasizes end-to-end, long-term service through engineering, installation, and regular maintenance contracts, creating ongoing relationships with customers. The company’s goal is to help clients optimize refractory performance, extend equipment life, lower operating costs, and maintain safe, reliable operations.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Vantaa, Finland
Founded: 1929

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