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Saint-Gobain · 1 day ago

Research and Development Quality Manager

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, and they are seeking a Research and Development Quality Manager to lead quality assurance and R&D initiatives for thermal, acoustical, and fireproofing materials. This role ensures product integrity, compliance with industry standards, and drives innovation to support business growth and sustainability objectives.

Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing

Responsibilities

Oversee implementation and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) at the plant level

Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and regulatory guidelines

Manage corrective actions, non-conformance investigations, and root cause analysis

Monitor quality performance metrics and lead initiatives to reduce defects and improve yield

Provide technical support for manufacturing scale-up and quality assurance

Ensure products meet quality standards by monitoring, testing, and improving processes

Document research findings, test results, and technical reports

Present findings to internal stakeholders and at industry conferences

Design and develop new TAS products for commercial applications

Improve existing product lines through value engineering and performance optimization

Conduct lab testing and field trials to validate product performance

Perform competitive analysis and market research to identify trends and opportunities

Use advanced material characterization techniques to establish structure-property relationships

Stay updated on industry standards, codes, and regulatory requirements

Manage multiple projects from concept to commercialization

Identify quality issues, recommend solutions, and maintain documentation to ensure compliance

Develop project timelines, allocate resources, and track progress

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Operations, and Marketing

Work closely with suppliers, external labs, and industry partners

Communicate quality and R&D updates to stakeholders and leadership

Facilitate communication between Quality, R&D, Operations, Sales, and Customer Service teams

Coach, train, and develop direct reports to achieve business goals and to foster career development and organizational succession plans

Qualification

R&D experienceLaboratory testing methodsISOGMP knowledgeProject managementRisk analysisAnalytical toolsBilingual in EnglishSpanishPeople leadershipMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft WordEmerging technologies awarenessTeam motivationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of R&D experience working with thermal, acoustic, or fire-proofing materials

5+ years of hands-on laboratory experience supporting product development, testing, and analysis

Includes materials testing, formulation, or quality control in a lab environment

2+ years of supervisory or people-leadership experience

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Fully proficient and able to develop documentation, training materials, and presentations in both languages

Able to translate technical documents from English to Spanish

Strong proficiency in laboratory testing methods and analytical tools

Solid working knowledge of ISO and GMP requirements, with the ability to interpret and implement standards within plant systems

Demonstrated experience performing risk analysis (e.g., FMEA, FTA, Risk Ranking/Filtering)

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Strong project management capabilities, including cross-functional coordination

Ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams, both through direct and matrix management

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word

Awareness of emerging technologies and how they can improve operational efficiency

Preferred

Master's degree in Materials Science, Engineering, or a related field

Certified Materials Professional (CMP)

WCM or Six Sigma Green Belt (or equivalent)

ASQ certifications (CQE, CQM, CQA)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Benefits

Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental

Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program

Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)

Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career

Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends

Employee Recognition Programs

PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace

LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Company

Saint-Gobain

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Saint-Gobain is a manufacturer and distributor of building materials for the construction and industrial markets. It is a sub-organization of Filtralite.

Founded in 1665

La Défense, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees