As we create a colorful, capable and cleaner world through chemistry, we invite you to join our team to harness the power of chemistry to shape markets, redefine industries and improve lives for billions of people around the world.

CREATING ESSENTIAL CHEMISTRY THAT THE WORLD NEEDS  

At Chemours, our people are redefining how the world thinks of chemistry by approaching everything we do with a commitment to delivering Trusted Chemistry that creates better lives and helps communities thrive.   That begins with how we use our science, data, and unmatched technical expertise to develop market-leading products with the highest levels of performance, sustainability, and safety in the industry.  

Powered by chemistry, our products are used in applications that make the products we rely on, processes, and new technologies possible.  In key sectors such as clean energy, advanced electronics, high-performance computing and AI, climate friendly cooling, and high-quality paints and coatings for homes and industrial infrastructure---sustainable solutions and more modern living depend on Chemours chemistry.

Chemours is seeking a Technical Program Leader to join our technical team at our state-of-the-art research facility, the Chemours Discovery Hub, in Newark, Delaware. The position will report to the Product Growth Manager. This position will support the Thermal & Specialized Solutions business.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Lead projects related to the development process of the new refrigerants dedicated for several applications including automotive air-conditioning & heat-pump, refrigeration and specialty fluids.

Ability to manage time and resources to get results in the quickest and least costly fashion within limits dictated by maintaining safe operations.

Follow Agile and Lean methodologies in managing innovation programs through the stage gate process. Accountable for the program finishing all related tasks, maintaining documentation & quality assurance per New Product Development (NPD) process, presenting data and recommendations to leadership.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the organization, customers and partners.

Lead open innovation activities, including identification and evaluation of funding opportunities as well as leading the application processes, by actively seeking best partners (governmental bodies, start-ups, foundations, academics, industrial) to accelerate product development process.

Participate in technical conferences, seminars and tradeshows by presenting papers or participating in panels etc. and gather application trends and inputs.

Become a key contact person with the industry and participate in the conversations on system design and optimization to meet evolving market and regulatory needs.

Knowledge or the desire to learn fluorochemical science and related application technologies.

Travel 5-15% of time to customers and partners.

The following is minimally required for this role:

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields

2+ years of experience in R&D

Good interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, and the ability to work well with all levels in the organization

Self-motivated, customer focused, and ability to independently achieve results

Ability to plan, prioritize and manage multiple, complex, time-sensitive projects

Ability to work in a team environment with high degree of initiative and self-motivation and flexibility to monitor and move projects forward quickly and safely

Ability to lead by influence

The following is preferred for this role:

5+ years of experience in R&D

Proven track record of forming and maintaining relationships with key automotive equipment manufacturers

Strong technical background in refrigerant-based applications

Strong background in quality systems including ISO:9001 and IATF 16949

Experience with Microsoft DevOps or other project management tools.

Experience with Stage Gate innovation process.

Demonstrated problem solving ability

PMP® (Project Management Professional) Certification

Benefits: 

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Day

We’re a different kind of chemistry company because we see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it—by taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture. Our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves, at Chemours and in life.  

 Learn more about Chemours and our culture by visiting Chemours.com/careers. 

Chemours is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, disability, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. Jurisdictions may have additional grounds for non-discrimination, and we comply with all applicable laws. 

Chemours is an E-Verify employer 

Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation 

Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position  

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Chemours we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

In our pursuit to be the greatest place to work, we know that a critical element to enhancing our employee experience is to assure we’re operating with a solid foundation of trust. At Chemours, this means being transparent about how we pay our employees for the work that they do.

Pay Range (in local currency):

Chemours Level:

Annual Bonus Target:

The pay range and incentives listed above is a general guideline based on the primary location of this job only and not a guarantee of total compensation. Factors considered in extending a compensation offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on business results and individual performance and subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans.

At Chemours, you will find sustainability in our vision, our business and your future. If you want to work on the leading edge of your field and have a desire to make a difference, join Chemours and discover what it means when we say "We Are Living Chemistry."