Sr. Research Engineer
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$99,700.
00-$137,100.
00 AnnualThis 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 purpose of the Sr.
Research Engineer role is to develop new products and processes for an individual business unit or operating group to increase sales and provide Johns Manville with a competitive advantage.
The Sr.
Research Engineer will be responsible for developing new membrane formulation (TPO, PVC, EPDM) and related processing, including conducting research, designing and running pilot/plant trials, developing intellectual property, and providing strategic technical direction.
This position is based out of the Johns Manville Global Technical Center in Littleton, CO.
We are offering relocation assistance to those that qualify for the Johns Manville Relocation program.
Your Day to Day:
Present concepts, research plans, project updates and milestones internally to peers and senior management team and externally to customers Work closely with business teams and serve as the technical lead for project reviews, planning and executing product trials and solving internal product issues/customer complaints Plan and execute scale-up trials with Operations and Business Use statistical analysis to analyze data and design experiments Participate in, or lead cross-functional teams Determine project priorities and resource allocation with business / operations leadership, Innovation Commercialization, and Supply Chain Complete a detailed review of existing patent space with IP counsel and external IP counsel resources if needed.
File ID's and patent applications as IP is generated Travel to manufacturing plants to implement new product concepts, or to optimize existing products and processes in the area of reinforcement Hands on work with laboratory and pilot equipment and purchase and maintenance of pertinent research equipment Initiate and maintain collaborative development with customers.
Lead product/process trials at external laboratories/pilot facilities Keep abreast of market intelligence on competitor's technology and product platforms and provide feedback to RD group and business team May be required to perform other related duties as assigned What You Bring to the Team:
Bachelor's degree in polymer science/engineering, material science or relevant technical field with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience Master's degree or PhD preferred Experience in one of the following areas will be desirable:
TPO/PVC/EPDM membrane formulation, plastic processing (extrusion and calendering), polyolefin and polyurethane chemistry, rheology, foams, adhesives and coatings Plant, Production Scale-up experience Familiarity with routine literature patent search methods Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Proven project management skills Strong presentation skills Strong leadership skills Proven analytical and quality improvement ability Ability to work independently and in a team environment Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally Travel required is project dependent- minimal to heavy (10%-30%) Work environment is typical of a research and development facility (may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
) Please Keep in Mind If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM want to hear from you.
So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees.
Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid.
Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.
The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Diversity & Inclusion Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company.
We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion.
Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace.
Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM's Career page.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Recommended Skills Analytical Commercialization Communication Data Analysis Experimentation Innovation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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$99,700.
00-$137,100.
00 AnnualThis 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 purpose of the Sr.
Research Engineer role is to develop new products and processes for an individual business unit or operating group to increase sales and provide Johns Manville with a competitive advantage.
The Sr.
Research Engineer will be responsible for developing new membrane formulation (TPO, PVC, EPDM) and related processing, including conducting research, designing and running pilot/plant trials, developing intellectual property, and providing strategic technical direction.
This position is based out of the Johns Manville Global Technical Center in Littleton, CO.
We are offering relocation assistance to those that qualify for the Johns Manville Relocation program.
Your Day to Day:
Present concepts, research plans, project updates and milestones internally to peers and senior management team and externally to customers Work closely with business teams and serve as the technical lead for project reviews, planning and executing product trials and solving internal product issues/customer complaints Plan and execute scale-up trials with Operations and Business Use statistical analysis to analyze data and design experiments Participate in, or lead cross-functional teams Determine project priorities and resource allocation with business / operations leadership, Innovation Commercialization, and Supply Chain Complete a detailed review of existing patent space with IP counsel and external IP counsel resources if needed.
File ID's and patent applications as IP is generated Travel to manufacturing plants to implement new product concepts, or to optimize existing products and processes in the area of reinforcement Hands on work with laboratory and pilot equipment and purchase and maintenance of pertinent research equipment Initiate and maintain collaborative development with customers.
Lead product/process trials at external laboratories/pilot facilities Keep abreast of market intelligence on competitor's technology and product platforms and provide feedback to RD group and business team May be required to perform other related duties as assigned What You Bring to the Team:
Bachelor's degree in polymer science/engineering, material science or relevant technical field with a minimum of 5 years of related work experience Master's degree or PhD preferred Experience in one of the following areas will be desirable:
TPO/PVC/EPDM membrane formulation, plastic processing (extrusion and calendering), polyolefin and polyurethane chemistry, rheology, foams, adhesives and coatings Plant, Production Scale-up experience Familiarity with routine literature patent search methods Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills Proven project management skills Strong presentation skills Strong leadership skills Proven analytical and quality improvement ability Ability to work independently and in a team environment Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally Travel required is project dependent- minimal to heavy (10%-30%) Work environment is typical of a research and development facility (may be exposed to environmental conditions of cold, heat, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, extensive walking or climbing, etc.
) Please Keep in Mind If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM want to hear from you.
So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees.
Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid.
Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance.
JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match.
JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage.
Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well.
The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account.
JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Diversity & Inclusion Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company.
We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion.
Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace.
Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM's Career page.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Recommended Skills Analytical Commercialization Communication Data Analysis Experimentation Innovation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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