Hybrid Technical Process Manager — Polymer & Manufacturing

Tarkett; Solon (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Retirement plan options

Career growth

Job summary

Tarkett is hiring a Technical Process Manager to translate complex polymer and process interactions into stable, repeatable manufacturing outcomes. You will own technical execution across polymer formulations, production processes, and cross-functional implementation—delivering measurable improvements in quality, consistency, and performance.

The role requires a chemical engineering foundation, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work autonomously in a production-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years in Engineering, R&D, Technical Program Management, Product Development, or Project Management.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving or continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with polymer formulations, plastics processing, or related materials systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple technical projects involving polymer-based products and manufacturing processes from initiation through completion.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, DMAIC, root cause analysis) to resolve technical issues; identify systemic causes.
• Design, plan, and oversee production trials; critically assess data quality and integrity before translating findings into recommendations.
• Drive process control, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate across R&D, manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to implement technical solutions.
• Provide rigorous technical review of assumptions, proposed changes, and data interpretations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Structured problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tarkett is hiring a Technical Process Manager to translate complex polymer and process interactions into stable, repeatable manufacturing outcomes. You will own technical execution across polymer formulations, production processes, and cross-functional implementation—delivering measurable improvements in quality, consistency, and performance.

The role requires a chemical engineering foundation, strong problem-solving, and the ability to work autonomously in a production-focused environment.