- Lead and develop the R&D team as well as the quality control processes, ensuring a creative and precise environment to meet the needs of users and installers of polymer flooring.
- Drive continuous improvement for R&D products and testing protocols, as well as quality control.
- Provide leadership and technical direction throughout all stages of interdisciplinary R&D projects to meet objectives and deadlines.
- Oversee the team's project portfolios and take on certain new product development initiatives.
- Lead and evolve the R&D team and quality control processes, ensuring a creative and meticulous environment to meet the needs of polymer floor users and installers;
- Continuously improve R&D products and testing protocols and quality control processes.
- Provide leadership and technical direction at all stages of interdisciplinary R&D projects to meet objectives and deadlines.
- Oversee team project files and take responsibility for new product development projects.
- Maintain and supervise a laboratory equipment maintenance plan to ensure it is always calibrated.
- Plan ahead and acquire missing laboratory equipment, working with the purchasing team to acquire them.
- Strategically initiate discussions with suppliers while ensuring the protection of intellectual property and the commercial viability of new projects by following strict company policies.
- Work closely with the supply department to ensure the availability and costs of raw materials for new projects and find alternatives for existing projects.
- Liaise with the sales team and, when necessary, with potential and existing clients to address their technical needs and better understand their requirements.
- Achieve concrete results while respecting deadlines.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Tasks
Lead and develop the R&D team as well as the quality control processes, ensuring a creative and precise environment to meet the needs of users and installers of polymer flooring;
Drive continuous improvement for R&D products and testing protocols, as well as quality control;
Provide leadership and technical direction throughout all stages of interdisciplinary R&D projects to meet objectives and deadlines;
Oversee the team's project portfolios and take on certain new product development initiatives;
Coordinate with production teams to scale up manufacturing from lab batches to production runs, while also liaising with the sales team or customers for technical support;
Ensure documentation, use, and continuous improvement of the ERP system and SOP processes related to the laboratory modules;
Perform other related duties as required.
Advantages
Competitive salary with performance bonuses and more.
Career advancement opportunities and professional development in a growing company.
Full benefits package and group insurance.
Telemedicine service.
RRSP with employer contributions.
On-site parking and fitness center.
Human leadership, teamwork, and a culture of collaboration.
Job requirements
Degree in Materials and Surface Engineering.
Ideally, a solid practical and theoretical understanding of physics, engineering, and chemistry (to a lesser extent).
Minimum of 10 years of experience, ideally in the polymer sector for floor coatings or other surfaces.
Experience with ASTM testing of complete systems and individual products, ensuring the proper operation of various equipment used to test yellowing (DELTA E), hardness (Shore D), elongation at break, tensile strength, compression strength, abrasion, friction coefficient, peel test, impact resistance, etc.
Knowledge and understanding of the mechanical behavior and chemical resistance properties of polymer coatings.
Knowledge of industrial standards related to laboratory management, including the safe use, storage, and disposal of chemicals.
Experience in leadership roles, managing and mentoring scientists and engineers from various disciplines, while overseeing research and development projects will be considered.
Desired profile
Exceptional communicator: capable of establishing clear and impactful exchanges.
Inspiring leader, promoting collaboration and collective engagement.
Resilient and agile, able to handle pressure and adapt to a constantly evolving environment.