Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (preferred in Chemical or Pulp & Paper)
• 10-15 years of experience in tissue/towel papermaking, particularly with TAD technology
• Background in R&D, Product Development, or Quality management
• Strong understanding of papermaking processes; knowledge of pulp mill processes is beneficial
• Expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and problem-solving techniques
• Experience in project management utilizing A3 and Gantt chart methodologies
• Proven leadership and mentorship skills across varying organizational levels
• Self-starter with strong prioritization and learning abilities
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across Canada and the USA

Responsibilities

• Lead the development initiatives for product improvement that align with the 3-year roadmap
• Design and execute trials with defined success criteria and recommendations
• Create and implement trial charters and validation runs while overseeing testing processes
• Translate lab and consumer results into actionable recommendations for stakeholders
• Define product specifications and critical quality parameters
• Support product innovation initiatives in collaboration with Sales/Marketing teams
• Manage external trials, ensuring compliance with NDAs and data handling regulations
• Investigate and integrate new technologies for product enhancement
• Benchmark against competitors to identify improvement opportunities
• Provide technical support across multiple sites to address quality and production issues
• Mentor junior engineers and lead technical training sessions

Benefits

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities for job-related training and development
• Relocation cost support if applicable