Materials Project Manager - Innovation & Supply Chain Lead

Technoform; Twinsburg (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

401(k) retirement plan with company匹

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Technoform in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Materials Project Manager to lead development, testing, qualification, and implementation of new materials and processes.

You will work with production, engineering, R&D, commercial teams and suppliers to identify material solutions, coordinate testing, optimize performance, and support cost-effective supply. This role requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials science or related field.
• 3–5 years in materials development, manufacturing or polymers.
• Experience evaluating and implementing new materials.
• Experience coordinating material evaluations and trials.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency with Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead material development initiatives, including evaluation, testing, qualification, and implementation.
• Serve as SME on materials, supporting product development with technical recommendations.
• Coordinate laboratory testing, production trials, and process validation activities.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, quality, and commercial teams to ensure requirements.
• Drive material optimization to improve performance and reduce waste.
• Analyze material properties and supplier information for improvements.
• Manage new product development by coordinating material selection and trials.
• Identify and qualify suppliers through assessments of capabilities and quality.
• Coordinate with suppliers and stakeholders to troubleshoot material issues.
• Establish strong supplier relationships and drive performance improvements.
• Monitor inventory levels and supply requirements for uninterrupted operations.
• Conduct supplier audits and corrective actions to maintain quality.
• Identify and mitigate material and supply chain risks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Excel proficiency

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Technoform in Twinsburg, OH is seeking a Materials Project Manager to lead development, testing, qualification, and implementation of new materials and processes.

You will work with production, engineering, R&D, commercial teams and suppliers to identify material solutions, coordinate testing, optimize performance, and support cost-effective supply. This role requires strong analytical skills and cross-functional collaboration.