Shaw Contract EMEA · 5 days ago
Innovation Technical Manager
Dalton, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expShaw Contract EMEA is a leader in flooring innovation, seeking an Innovation Technical Manager II to lead technical discovery and prototyping efforts. The role involves managing innovation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and translating ideas into tangible prototypes to drive the future of flooring technology.
Building Materials
Responsibilities
Actively scans, evaluates, and translates emerging technologies into potential innovation platforms and competitive opportunities, collaborating with cross-functional partners to prioritize feasibility and strategic fit
Develop low-fidelity prototypes using tools and technologies at the Shaw Makerspace to help teams visualize and test new concepts
Coordinate with Shaw manufacturing facilities to schedule and execute small-scale trials and material experiments
Design and run technical experiments to validate assumptions, explore manufacturability, and gather early performance data
Establish clear learning goals, timelines, and success criteria for assigned project workstreams
Manage day-to-day execution of innovation projects and independently lead defined portions of the work
Facilitate collaboration across R&D, Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and external partners
Capture learnings, document technical results, and synthesize insights for project teams and leadership
Apply innovation frameworks such as Stage-Gate, Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Jobs-to-Be-Done to guide experimentation and iteration
Assist in guiding ideation sessions and problem-framing workshops that support early-stage discovery
Prepare project updates, dashboards, and summaries to communicate status, insights, and recommendations
Provide mentorship and hands-on support to Innovation Technical Manager I roles and interns
Contribute to building innovation tools, templates, and best practices that improve team effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Design, Business, or a related field; advanced technical training preferred
3–5+ years of experience in innovation, product development, engineering, R&D, or a similar function
Experience with prototyping, pilot trials, or technical experimentation
Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage multiple priorities
Solid communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across diverse teams
Curiosity and a growth mindset; ability to quickly learn new tools, materials, and technologies
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Smartsheet, Adobe Suite, CAD tools, or maker space technologies
Company
Shaw Contract EMEA
Shaw Contract believes innovative design inspires change. The way we live, work, think, create and heal - all made better by design.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase