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The role connects global technology leadership with local execution, owns the regional deployment and conformance of WET product and process specifications, and builds sustainable regional capability. It works through influence across functions and sites, sets technical direction and priorities, and leads decisions where product, process, quality, engineering, innovation, and operational requirements intersect.\nWhat are we looking for?\nB.S. in Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Food) or related technology program. M.S. degree preferred\n5 + years of relevant experiences in food technology development, process & product scale-up and/or implementation\n2 + years of experience as a people leader developing and engaging a successful team.\nDemonstrated Factory experience\nWorking in a company with multicultural and international features\nDemonstrated industry experience as R&D engineer or Quality & Food Safety Engineer\nGreen belt or Black belt for Lean 6-Sigma is a plus\nWhat would be your key responsibilities?\nSet Regional WET Technology Direction and Governance\nOwn and translate global and regional R&D strategies into a prioritized, time-bound WET technology roadmap for North America and Rapid Growth Markets.\nProvide regional decision leadership for WET technology deployment, balancing innovation, quality, supply continuity, sustainability, cost, and operational risk.\nEstablish governance, priorities, performance indicators, and escalation pathways; proactively resolve gaps that threaten 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decisions, and readiness.\nOwn the regional Industrial Risk Assessment for implementation of new raw materials, products, processes, and technologies; ensure mitigations and decision points are explicit.\nDirect industrial trials and Standard Running Condition definition, ensuring robust plans, data-based conclusions, and clear recommendations.\nOwn WET Product and Process Conformance\nLead deployment, validation, and lifecycle governance of regional WET product and process specifications.\nEnsure conformance to Royal Canin WET manufacturing standards; identify systemic gaps, authorize regional changes within governance, and escalate global standard issues.\nDrive process capability and continuous improvement with Q&FS and Operations, including reduction of non-quality cost and recurring technical losses.\nLead Complex Technical Problem Solving\nAct as the senior regional escalation point for complex raw material, product, and process issues.\nFrame technical problems, assemble 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