Technical Process Lead — QC, R&D & Innovation

Saint-Gobain North America

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Saint-Gobain North America seeks a Technical Process Manager to lead Quality Control (QC) and Research & Development (R&D) activities for TAS materials, driving product quality, laboratory testing, process optimization, formulation support, and new product development while partnering cross-functionally to enable innovation and continuous improvement.

The role requires a strong background in ISO 9001, materials testing, and project leadership, with fieldwork in plant and laboratory environments

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum 5 years of Research & Development (R&D) experience.
Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience supporting product development, testing, and analysis, with a strong background in materials testing, formulation, or quality control.
Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Proficiency in laboratory testing methods, analytical techniques, and related tools.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, GMP requirements, and relevant industry standards, with the ability to interpret and implement these requirements within plant systems.
Experience conducting risk analysis using methodologies such as FMEA, FTA, and Risk Ranking/Filtering.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated awareness of emerging technologies and their application to improve operational efficiency.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word.
Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams through both direct and matrix management structures.
Strong project management capabilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of paper pulp manufacturing processes and related operations.
Ability and willingness to perform regular fieldwork in plant, laboratory, and operational environments.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain the plant's ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).
Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor and improve key quality performance metrics.
Support manufacturing scale-up, process validation, and ongoing production activities.
Monitor, analyze, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and product consistency.
Ensure compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
Document laboratory results, technical findings, and process recommendations.
Design, develop, improve, and validate TAS products through value engineering, laboratory testing, and field evaluations.
Support formulation development and optimization efforts.
Lead new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization.
Conduct market, competitive, and material analyses to identify growth opportunities.
Evaluate relationships between raw materials, processes, and product performance.
Maintain awareness of industry trends, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Lead multiple concurrent projects with accountability for scope, timelines, resources, and deliverables.
Resolve quality and technical issues while ensuring accurate and compliant documentation.
Track project progress and communicate status to stakeholders.
Partner with suppliers, operations, engineering, manufacturing, sales, and other internal stakeholders.
Communicate quality, technical, and R&D updates effectively across the organization.
Provide technical expertise to support business objectives and customer requirements.