R&D- Sr. Chemist
About The Position
The General Industrial Liquid Laboratory is seeking a Senior Chemist to lead development, commercialization, and line maintenance for new and existing products designed for the Heavy Equipment Market Segment. The role works closely with technical management, sales, and marketing to identify product development needs and timelines, and coordinates project activities with relevant functions across Sherwin-Williams. The Senior Chemist serves as a subject matter expert on Heavy Equipment technologies and qualifications and as a primary contact for complex technical questions about liquid coating technology platforms. The position also manages product maintenance and new business opportunities, and oversees personnel involved in analyzing, testing, and developing formulas. The role requires applying a comprehensive understanding of chemistry, product lines, and materials, while coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders. The role includes 20% domestic travel. Employment is not eligible for current or future work-authorization sponsorship. A criminal-history review may be conducted because the role may involve access to confidential or proprietary information and other items of value.
Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without current or future employment-visa sponsorship.
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Five years of experience in coating application and formulation.
- Previous project management experience.
- At least two years of new product development experience.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or experience with General Industrial paint formulations and processing.
- Knowledge of the Industrial Coatings market and regulations.
- Knowledge of pretreatment chemistry.
- Training in Design of Experiments and Design for Six Sigma.
- Proven successful project management and commercial success.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on Heavy Equipment technologies and qualifications.
- Act as the primary contact for highly technical and complex questions and concerns from plants, research professionals, quality control, customers, and other internal and external parties regarding liquid coating technology platforms.
- Manage time and resources effectively to deliver project work against long- and short-term goals.
- Manage maintenance of business and new business opportunities, and personnel who analyze, test, and develop new or updated formulas.
- Perform tasks requiring a comprehensive understanding of chemistry, product lines, and materials.
- Communicate projects and deliverables effectively to the team.
- Identify and understand customer issues and provide and implement the best course of action.
- Create and support a cooperative work environment.
- Communicate team- and project-related information in writing and verbally to key stakeholders and management.
- Communicate and interface with Technical, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Analytical departments and divisions.
Benefits
- The company describes a range of benefits related to retirement, health care, well-being, and commuting; eligibility and specific offerings are available through the company's benefits information for candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
