Technical Lead

Summary

The US Technical Lead will drive technical excellence and innovation across our US operations, leading QC initiatives, managing complex formulation projects, and developing our technical team. This role bridges hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead and mentor the US technical team across multiple locations

· Drive quality control processes and continuous improvement initiatives

· Oversee water-based coating formulation projects and new product development

· Ensure ISO compliance and maintain quality management systems

· Collaborate with global technical teams on standardization efforts

· Interface with key customers on technical requirements and solutions

· Manage resource allocation across multiple technical projects

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field

· 10 years experience in paint/coatings industry

· Proven expertise in water-based formulations

· Demonstrated leadership experience in technical operations

· Strong understanding of ISO standards and quality systems

· Experience managing multiple technical projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

· Advanced degree in Chemistry or related field

· Paint/coatings laboratory management experience

· Six Sigma certification

· Experience with automotive or industrial coatings

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and Work Environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must be able to:

· Stand for prolonged periods of time, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

· Use hands, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms

· Talk and hear

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

· Frequently lift to 65lbs

· Manufacturing setting with various chemicals on site – exposure to those chemicals

· Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $140,000