Executive Director - RAPID Manufacturing Institute

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AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers is a professional organization dedicated to the advancement of the chemical engineering profession. With over 60,000 members from more than 110 countries, AIChE provides a platform for professionals to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the field through various technical divisions, forums, and educational resources. The institute focuses on areas such as sustainability, process safety, and innovation to meet societal needs and enhance professional development.

chemical engineering • chemical process safety • biological engineering • sustainability • energy

51 - 200 employees

Founded 1908

🤝 B2B

📚 Education

🔬 Science

📋 Description

• AIChE, founded in 1908, is a professional society of more than 60,000 chemical engineers in 110 countries. • Its members work in corporations, universities, and government, using their knowledge of chemical processes to develop safe and useful products for the benefit of society. • AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, assists the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs and improve the quality of life. • Through its varied programs, AIChE continues to be a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in such areas as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security. • The RAPID Manufacturing Institute, part of the Manufacturing USA network, operates out of AIChE, in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE), as a collaborative technology ecosystem (development, scale-up, education) to enable the transformation of the process industries for a decarbonized, energy and capital efficient future further advancing U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. • We are seeking an experienced, smart, and visionary Executive Director (ED) to lead the RAPID Advancement in Process Intensification Deployment (RAPID) Manufacturing Institute. • The ED will develop and implement a long-term vision for RAPID, structure and grow the team to meet this vision, and oversee the management of the team and operations of the institute.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related discipline required, with MS or PhD preferred. • Prior success in growing a small company or business unit by creating stakeholder value and managing a highly skilled team • Experience managing large project teams, business units, or a small business • Organized and strategic thinker who can move from ideation through to execution • Ability to translate broad goals into achievable steps, anticipate and solve problems, and take advantage of opportunities. • Ability to motivate and enable others to work toward a shared vision • Collaborative mindset • Willingness to listen to the opinions and perspectives of others • Knowledge of, and experience with, the Dept. of Energy and the Manufacturing USA Institutes • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).

🏖️ Benefits

• Bonus opportunity • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance • Flexible Spending Account • 403b Retirement Plan with Company Match: AIChE 100% of the first 3% of your eligible pay you contribute to the plan • Paid Vacation and Sick Days • Holiday pay • Educational Assistance • Company Paid Life Insurance • Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • Various Employee Perks and Discounts