Senior Research Engineer Granule CT Roofing

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Position Description Job SummaryCertainTeed is seeking an experienced multidisciplinary engineer to advance the Roofing business's core capabilities around roofing granules ceramics and pigments. You will have the opportunity to work closely in multifunctional and diverse teams to translate complex problems into coherent research programs and make direct impacts in all technical aspects of the product, including: Performance and quality assessment Production process tuning and control Process and product quality improvement New product development Raw materials management As a senior researcher, you will also contribute heavily in guiding the team's activities from a strong foundation of scientific principles and research practices. The successful candidate will Conduct analytical testing on mineral based products, and process improvements related to the production of residential and commercial shingles Knowledgeable in ceramics, pigments, and coatings for roofing industry is a plus Experience in evaluating ceramic raw materials pigments and coatings for the use in roofing products is a plus. Firm understanding of modern data analysis; advanced statistical analysis, principle component analysis, data analytics and machine learning concepts a plus. Collaborate with other labs and functions in the development of new products for the Roofing market Ability to work in a lab or production environment, building relationships and establishing support to drive projects forward. Track record of consensus building with colleagues on all levels of an organization to influence others and execute in a cross-functional environment. Manages multiple projects at various plants simultaneously, on time, well documented and within budget to meet business and customer objectives. Communicates to all stakeholders from plant personnel, operations management, finance, purchasing, marketing and research and development to drive projects forward. Responsible for equipment purchases, supervision of project team and compilation of results and recommendations. Held accountable to project budget, timeline and deliverables. Achieves substantial cost savings for the business. Identifies opportunities that could benefit from innovative solutions and work with R&D, operations, and technical teams to develop innovative solutions. Works with Saint-Gobain North American Research & Development Center (SGR-NA), CertainTeed Roofing Engineering, and other R&D resources within Saint-Gobain (SG) to identify and develop practical concepts and solutions for Roofing applications. Coordinates work with external suppliers, universities, institutes and contract laboratories. Responsible for developing and presenting project progress to all levels of the organization. Responsible for thorough documentation and communication of projects, trial reports, scientific developments, etc. Develops and encourages innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) development and fosters IP development through the patent process with legal support. Preparation of Capital Requests. Continuously evaluates workplace for safety concerns and ensures behavioral safety initiatives are performed to goal levels Required Qualifications BS Degree with a minimum of 7+ years' experience, or MS with 3+ years of experience, or entry level PhD plus demonstrated technical judgement/accomplishments is in Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or Materials Engineering or other similar fields Knowledgeable in ceramics, pigments, and coatings for roofing industry is a plus Experience in evaluating ceramic raw materials pigments and coatings for the use in roofing products is a plus. Track record of consensus building with colleagues on all levels of an organization to influence others and execute in a cross-functional environment. Additional Description Company SummaryThrough the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. Legal StatementSaint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. Apply Now