Quality- Scientist

Sherwin-Williams•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$106,356 - $136,485•Hybrid

About The Position

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
Must have at least 11 - 15 years of experience in coatings products development, Operations, Quality, Technical, or Sales
Flexible work schedule to adapt prioritization changes and needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Presentations skills
Results oriented
Program knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access, Minitab
Demonstrated success in leading Root Cause investigations and analysis tools
Previous direct customer interaction
Knowledge of more complex problem solving and error proofing skills
Demonstrated problem solving, project, and program management skills for the complex issues.
System knowledge of Watson, MES, Product Vision, Discovery, and MES
Ability to travel domestically and internationally for work.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Program knowledge of Business Objects
Demonstrated ability to lead a cross functional team to a successful outcome

Responsibilities

Leadership of the assessment, development, reformulation, quality, maintenance, and enhancement of products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results.
Demonstration of innovation, and initiative in developing new project proposals, and R&D programs of key technical and commercial significance to solve real world customer challenges
Development of new products and methods, improve existing products, and solve/prevent problems.
Identifying recommending, leading strategic projects, and assessing technology solutions.
Development of solutions for complex technical problems (product/process) and demonstration of expert knowledge in the use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates and instruments.
Expertise in at least one broad area or a related specialized area.
Preserving technical resource base solving systemic product challenges through reformulations.
Substantiate formula changes with documentation and control lab approval when required.
Provide technical support to customers, sales and manufacturing to help provide an orderly flow of product and information to Sherwin-Williams customers.
Developing new/innovative coating solutions including but not limited to new test method development or improvement that will provide unique solutions to our labs/manufacturing sites and differentiate us to our customers
Understanding the company’s customers, markets and business aspects.
Mentor and coach any technical level professional.
Lead multiple technically complex projects at one time.
Use of SDS and raw materials management system.
Adherence to safety policies and laboratory documentation.
Has the ability to independently lead projects and groups without any direction from a manager and only briefly updates their manager on work progress accountability for all aspects of work
Program Leadership - Primarily facilitating program leadership. Examples of programs: Opportunity Rex, Business CIPs, Pipeline, Continuous Improvement Lead, Mass change Lead.
Autonomy - Relies on peers for day to day tasks and direction on investigations.
Business Knowledge – A basic understanding of SW’s business units, products, Operations, and processes.
System Knowledge - Working knowledge of the basic functions and benefits of the SW systems (PV, QAD, Batch tracking, Horizon etc)
Data Acquisition - Completed formal training and is able to acquire raw data and make recommendations.
Continuous Improvement Knowledge - Working knowledge of stats, ARC, and Lean.
Change Leadership - Working knowledge of change leadership skills.
Versatility - Trained, aware of the different social styles, needs little guidance on how to adjust to other styles.