The Senior Development Engineer at Saint-Gobain Research (SGR) North America will lead later stage R&D and industrialization activities for new products and solutions within the building industry. Collaborating with cross-functional team members from design, R&D, business, manufacturing, customers, sales suppliers, and external partners, the Senior Development Engineer will lead the development of manufacturing design and implementation of new, complex products and systems, improving product and process performance, reducing costs, and increasing sustainability.

Qualified candidate must be experienced in planning and execution of innovative product and process development by managing multiple projects simultaneously, leading prototype development through pilot production, and transferring technology to high volume manufacturing. Demonstrated ability to lead R&D projects and deliver on budget, timeline, design specification, and quality is required.

Essential duties include:

• Develop engineering design, build and test prototypes, develop technical specifications, lead production trials, identify and manage all technical risks during the innovation stage gate processes.

• Work with Saint-Gobain R&D, CertainTeed businesses, and internal & external collaborators to develop differentiated and sustainable industrial solutions for CertainTeed’s North American businesses.

• Identify/Develop/Implement processing equipment and tooling technologies for industrializing new/improved product solutions. Transfer industrialized solutions to high-volume manufacturing.

• Develop and execute plans to resolve complex product or system issues arising in field applications

• Lead innovative design concepts and conduct feasibility studies for product performance improvement and cost reduction

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• BS Degree with a minimum of 12+ years’ experience, or MS with 7+ years of experience or PhD with 3+ years of experience in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical engineering, Textile Engineering or a related field.

• Strong problem solving capabilities, to include identifying and managing technical and project risks

• Maintain in-depth knowledge on production technologies and trends

• PMP Certification - preferred

• DFMEA Certification - preferred

• Experience in Project leadership and management

• Strong team collaboration

• Skilled in technical innovation, leadership and mechanical/manufacturing engineering

• Product development and material processing technology experience, prototyping through piloting

• Research and Development experience

• Demonstrated ability in researching and applying new technologies in work with materials, products, processes and in development of new knowledge

• Strong cross-function and collaborative approach

• Experience in technology transfer to industrialization

• Analytical and Problem solving skills

• Knowledgeable of Construction Materials, Building Science

• Management of 3rd party contractors

• Knowledge on sustainability, circularity

• Experience in Stage Gate process for innovation

• Experience using CAD/CAM software

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Saint-Gobain Research (SGR) North America is one of Saint-Gobain’s largest industrial research laboratories. The center is home to more than 400 employees working at the leading edge of innovation on multidisciplinary industrial research, preparing the future by designing tomorrow's products and processes across an amazing variety of markets and technical disciplines. Since 1985, SGR North America has been supporting existing businesses, developing future businesses, and nurturing talent.

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.

Saint-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.

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