Key responsibilities include:Define the goals, roles, and responsibilities of the Applicators TeamLeading a team of engineers with technical expertise in Product Design, Applicators, and technology developmentPrimary sponsorship and management responsibility for Applicator NPD projects, including matrixed leadership of projects led by technical staff and project teams within the department that may not directly report to this position.Leadership of the Applicator CIP process (Continuous Improvement Projects) related to the commercialization processLeadershipSponsorship and management responsibility for all Applicator NPD projects, ensuring products are delivered on time and meet design profile requirements.Coordinate resources and project teams from Resource Pool to support MOB projects as neededSelect excellent employees and use a flexible style, along with an open environment, to build a cohesive and productive teamUse an Implement ESL/MSL/Pilot procedure with external suppliersCritical / Creative Thinking to find solutions for complex design or manufacturing issues.*Foster open and creative thinking within applicators team by conducting innovation session and building on a variety of team ideas.Open minded format to develop quality plans and procedures in conjunction with external manufacturers that validate products.Active participation with R&D Applicators team to create or modify quality procedures and test methodsCreate a culture of diversity and inclusion and a positive cooperative work environmentUse data, influence, and credibility to gain acceptance of decisions and recommendationsChampion the use of DFSS tools, data science, and the scientific method in all R&D projectsMentorship, leadership and growth of the Applicator TeamBusiness ManagementEffectively manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on time.Manage and monitor multiple projects to hold project teams accountable for setting and meeting project deadlines that meet the needs of the Applicators business with effective planning and execution.Partner with Applicators Marketing and Procurement to prioritize projects and allocate resources to drive projects through the Stage Gate processes and Development process to CommercializationIdentify and understand project issues. Determine and implement best alternative course of action.Build relationships with international business partners.Assist internal SW teams and external customers in the development of validation plans for designsEmployee and Team DevelopmentGrow and develop the Team professionally and technically by actively utilizing and engaging in Professional Development Plans with all employeesEffectively utilize delegation and stretch assignments to grow the team's technical leadership capacityDetermine resources and allocationFacilitate open sharing of knowledge and ideas to promote employee engagement.Conduct formal performance reviews and address performance concerns.CommunicationCommunicate/interface with Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement, and other R&D departments and divisions.Ability to effectively communicate with external manufacturing partners and raw material suppliers.Written and verbal communication of team and project related info to key stakeholders and senior management.Effectively utilize delegation and stretch assignments to grow the team's technical and business communication capacityEffective communication of projects and deliverables to team.Safety and QualityEnsure and reinforce Safety, Housekeeping, and ISO practices.Actively seek to improve overall safety through proper training and implementation of corrective actions as necessary.Continuous improvement of commercialization processes with a focu