R&D Project Leader

The R&D Project Leader will serve as the central figure coordinating research and development efforts between the local site, Saint-Gobain's global R&D centers (Northborough, Shanghai, and Germany), and internal teams like the Application Engineering "Capture Team" and the onsite "Tech Center." This role will be pivotal in smoothly transitioning new developments from the concept stage to full production, while also maintaining comprehensive oversight of all North American R&D activities.

In addition to leading multiple high-priority projects, the R&D Project Leader will track and report on R&D resource allocation and project performance. Acting as a primary contact for North American R&D efforts, this individual will represent the regional activities on a global scale and foster the local R&D network.

• Master's Degree in Material/product Engineering or similar required
  
  
  
  • Innovation and/or business related additional degree preferred
  
  
  
  
• 3+ years of experience in R&D project management, ideally within manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or a related field.
• 2+ years of Proven experience with project methodologies such as stage-gate, Agile, or Design Thinking.
• Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams across regions preferred.
• Knowledge of DOE, DFMEA, and other validation and process design tools required

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world, moving us forward, making meaningful connections, and inspiring us to go beyond the impossible. Within Mobility, our teams design and engineer critical, high-performance materials and proven solutions - most in challenging conditions and core systems that play an important part of our daily lives - as we drive to work or with family, fly on an airplane to explore the world, process samples for medical research, build a better rocket to go as far as we can in outer space; and dive deep under the sea to power our world. We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow!

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Invent yourself at Saint-Gobain Mobility, and together, we'll achieve the impossible!

Essential functions include:

• Project Leadership and coordination
  
  
  
  • Lead R&D projects through all stages: from market case analysis, lab testing, prototyping, Design of Experiments (DOE), and validation panels to process design and DFMEA.
  • Use project management methodologies, including Early Product Management, stage-gate processes, Agile, and Design Thinking, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
  
  
  
  
• R&D Portfolio Administration:
  
  
  
  • Maintain a comprehensive database of all R&D projects in North America, including those outside of direct supervision.
  • Track and report key performance metrics to provide visibility on resource allocation, project performance, and alignment with strategic goals.
  
  
  
  
• Methodology and Continous Improvement:
  
  
  
  • Implement and adapt project management methodologies that fit different types of innovation workflows, such as Early Product Management and Agile methods.
  
  
  
  

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