Senior Research Engineer I- Mobility ENC

Saint-Gobain Research North America is looking for a talented and energetic research engineer to join our growing Mobility-Engineered Components team. Saint-Gobain is a world leader in developing innovative, high-performance solutions through our unparalleled expertise in materials solutions for extreme conditions. We are searching for an experienced, hands-on project leader to investigate, research, and develop new materials, including sustainable products and technologies that strengthen our offerings. The new team member will have the opportunity to leverage their engineering and materials expertise by leading their projects from the initial stages of conceptualization, prototyping, and experimental testing to the implementation in manufacturing. Projects will focus on process and product development activities and follow a Gate-based methodology with a focus on design/change control. The candidate is also expected to be seen as a leader within the group that is a resource to other group members and different businesses. Phases of development include ideation, product/process development, pilot, scale-up, and implementation of R&D processes into manufacturing.

The selected candidate will be expected to lead R&D projects through effective collaboration with R&D colleagues, commercial, and manufacturing team members, application engineers, external customers, and external suppliers. The candidate will create and execute project plans, design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and present findings in written and oral formats. The candidate will act as a materials expert internally to support a variety of programs and platforms in different markets.

The main job duties will include:

• Managing projects from inception through scale-up, balancing creativity with process and documentation.
• Utilizing research and project experiences along with expertise in high temperature/high-performance polymers to improve or develop products.
• Defining associated tasks and milestones for research, proposing technical approaches, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Staying aware of new technology applications and competitive uses in materials, products, and processes.
• Enhancing and streamlining development and decision-making.
• Keeping project teams on track with timelines and budgets.
• Understanding and incorporating Gate Process methodology in research projects.

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrates an open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility.
• Able to communicate technically with internal competencies and university collaborators.
• Communicates effectively in an industrial environment and coordinates with plant operations.
• Fills in standard deliverables for project management through interactions with internal contacts.
• Demonstrated project management skills, team collaboration, and communication skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS Degree with a minimum of 7+ years’ experience or MS with 3+ years’ experience or an entry-level Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Plastic/Polymer Engineering, Material Science, or related disciplines.