Technical and Quality Manager

Fpc Intl•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

The Technical and Quality Manager will be responsible for collaborating with the operations, legal, and marketing teams and providing direction on the chemical make-up of current and existing products, managing all regulatory affairs efforts and the quality control efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or closely related scientific field (advanced degree preferred), high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
5 + years of experience in quality, regulatory, or technical roles within specialty chemicals, industrial chemicals, or consumer chemical products.
Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts and basic chemistry instrumentation including viscometers, pH meters, scales, etc.
Thorough understanding of methods and processes involved in manufacturing.
Understanding of how different chemicals interact with each other and potential reactions they have.
Familiarity working with regulatory agencies and their requirements.
UL, CSA, NSF exposure preferred.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and the use of the internet.
Developed analytical and problem solving abilities.
Ability to read, write and interpret reports and business correspondence for a diverse audience.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information.
Ability to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to express self effectively and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate a high attention to detail and good follow-up skills.
Self-motivated, proactive and solution focused.
Ability to tactfully and effectively deal with public and staff in a personable and professional manner.
Maintains a high level of energy and a consistent positive attitude.
Ability to work alongside other employees within all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial wipes, cleaning products, sealants, adhesives, or similar chemical products.
Background in ISO-based quality systems.
Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections.
Knowledge of VOC regulations and state-level compliance (e.g., CARB).
Regulatory expertise and attention to detail
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Cross-functional leadership
Technical problem-solving
Ability to balance compliance with operational efficiency
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or closely related science.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
Develop, implement, and improve quality control procedures and documentation.
Oversee raw material and finished goods testing protocols.
Manage Certificate of Analysis (C of A) documentation and filing systems.
Lead internal audits and support customer or regulatory audits.
Investigate non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
Serve as the primary point of contact for all product compliance matters.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, EPA, TSCA, state-level regulations, VOC requirements, etc.).
Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on products and labeling.
Maintain chemical registrations and regulatory documentation.
Support transportation compliance (DOT classifications where applicable).
Interface with external agencies, consultants, and customers on regulatory inquiries.
Author, review, and maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in compliance with GHS/OSHA standards.
Ensure proper product labeling and hazard communication.
Maintain technical data sheets (TDS) and product specifications.
Manage document control for formulas, specifications, and compliance records.
Lead formulation improvements and new product development initiatives.
Evaluate alternative raw materials for cost, performance, and compliance.
Conduct product performance testing and validation.
Support scale-up from lab to production.
Provide technical support to Sales and customers.