- Design and develop new polymer materials for next-generation vision products.- Conduct formulation DOE to optimize the optical, mechanical, reliability properties of the new materials.- Develop the process for the new materials to meet the product requirements.- Develop and validate Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) metrics and quantitative analytical methods from raw material selection to formulation to final component fabrication to ensure all aspects of new product launch initiative are managed and controlled.- Correlate materials-level analytical data to final component/system performances to define materials-level and in-process specifications.- Lead efforts in failure analysis of both materials and component level issues and develop/validate effective solutions.- Drive toll manufacturing vendor scouting, qualification, technology transfer, and capability development for formulation scale-up and manufacturing.