Senior Research Engineer Waterville Plt 7 OH | Waterville Plt 7 OH R24_2695 Full time

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$112,000.00-$154,000.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Senior Research Engineer, I&C is responsible for the development of new glass and synthetic nonwoven products and processes for Johns Manville which will lead to increased sales and will strengthen JM's competitive advantage. The position is in Johns Manville Engineered Products' Innovation & Commercial team. The new team member will work cross-functionally with Product Management, Commercial and Research & Development teams to support new product development, commercialization and monitoring of new products, primarily in North America.

Your Day to Day:

• Leading moderate to long-term product development projects resulting in moderate to significant business advantages for JM. This includes conducting research, designing and running pilot/plant trials, providing support to plant and production, qualifying products, and performing project management functions
• Developing patents, trade secrets and/or other intellectual property that provides strategic business advantages for JM
• Leading new product commercialization through multi-stage development, including code approval, plant trials, product specifications and transition to operations
• Interacting with customers and providing voice of the customer feedback to the team
• Performing other related duties assigned may be required

What You Bring to the Team:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of engineering of science and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in the materials or nonwovens industry, preferably in wet laid nonwovens and related processes

Master's degree or PhD preferred

In-depth knowledge of statistics, proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and ability to make data-driven decisions and recommendations

Ability to make compelling cases for technical recommendations to a business

Ability to apply technical knowledge to choose alternatives and to modify methods, designs, and general practices

Communication skills - interpersonal, verbal, written and presentations

Proven project management (i.e., Stage-Gate ™) and leadership skills

Proven analytical and quality improvement