R&D Process Associate Engineer

Overview

On Site
USD 77,007.00 - 96,582.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Research and Development
Management
Continuous Improvement
Data Analysis
Productivity
Science
Mathematics
Chemical Engineering
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Decision-making
Communication
Leadership
Chemistry
Manufacturing

Job Details

Job Description

The role is part of our Engineered Polymers Solutions team and will support several regions, BU's, and operations as needed.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access to confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining courteous and prompt written and verbal communication with Technical and Manufacturing at the local, regional, and divisional levels.
  • Supporting the identification, investigation, and resolution of quality issues by interacting with Technical and Manufacturing personnel, and others as required.
  • Reviewing, approving, and monitoring new formula alternates for production at home site and other sites within the division including major reformulations to ensure successful commercialization.
  • Coordinate, assist and support test batches and new product commercialization.
  • Support Continuous Improvement projects designed to improve quality, efficiency and capacity as well as support the consolidation of slow-moving, low volume or obsolete raw material and finished goods.
  • Leveraging best practices and implement strategic quality initiatives with manufacturing plants and technical labs.
  • Participate in the implementation of IT systems and applications and perform effective data analysis to support various projects and investigations.
  • Serving as a resource for eliminating obstacles to manufacturing as it relates to quality, productivity, and consistency.
  • Run lab batches to support EPS business and Global Polymer Region Operations as needed.
  • Expected Lab to Plant Ratio 25% lab, 75% plant

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATION:
Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status).

FORMAL EDUCATION:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics ("STEM") field

Preferred:
Advanced degree in Chemical, Polymer, or Engineering field

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Chemical Engineering experience
Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and planning skills.

Preferred:
Ability to interact effectively with various levels of technical experience
Excellent organization and planning skills
Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances
High level of initiative and leadership ability
Previous experience working in or alongside a reactive chemistry manufacturing environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 10%

About Us

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

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
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