Sr Engineer R & D

Job Title: Shingles Innovation Engineer/Scientist

OC Business Title: Engineer/Scientist

Job Code(s): REU503

Revision Date: 01/10/2025

The Shingles Innovation Engineer/Scientist contributes to the development, and implementation of new technologies related to shingle performance & aesthetics. This role will translate customer insights and manufacturing needs into effective product designs and material specifications. The candidate will use material science and technology fundamentals to deliver innovative solutions that win with customers and drive growth, quality & productivity. Key to the role will be to apply technical and foundational understanding of customer needs to deliver solutions with future competitive advantage and intellectual property.

The Shingles Innovation Engineer/Scientist will collaborate with Strategic Marketing, Manufacturing, Science and Technology, Sourcing, Capital Engineering, Intellectual Property, and Product Stewardship organizations to deliver sustainable product solutions. This role will include designing experiments, conducting research and literature reviews, creating prototypes & proof of concepts, planning & leading plant trials, and translating data to technical recommendations.

Reports to: Shingles Innovation Leader

Span of Control: Individual contributor who works across the Roofing and Science & Technology functions.

Demonstrate a Commitment to Safety

• Identifies and corrects safety hazards in the workplace, improves the safety of our processes, and ensures rigorous compliance to standard safety procedures and OC corporate policies

Lead innovation projects from inception through commercialization

• Develops creative new product innovations while incorporating sustainable and cost-effective designs.
• Uses material science, technology fundamentals, and experimental designs to quickly create prototypes and scaled-up solutions that win with customers, drive quality/productivity, and create intellectual property.
• Partners with cross-functional resources to develop and launch products
• Plans, designs, and conducts independent research on relevant technologies.

• Coordinates testing, plans and leads plant trials, analyzes data, draws conclusions, makes recommendations, and implements improvements to test methods, processes and products.
• Practices good Project Management skills for effective execution and clear communication including alignment of team roles, timeline and resource planning, and communication of technical results
• Utilizes technical literature, conferences, and subject matter experts to remain technically current and grow expertise.
• Supports the Shingle Aesthetic function through trial leadership and innovative development.
• Advances technical solutions that resonate with our customers through use of Voice of Customer, Human Centered Design, or other similar methodologies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Scientific or Engineering field such as chemical engineering, material science, mechanical, or chemistry. Other scientific fields will also be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in an R&D environment
• Demonstrated effective project management on technical or product development projects
• Willingness to travel 10-20% needed to support project and trial work
• Attention to detail and ability to identify subtle differences in product aesthetics

PREFERED EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years experience in an R&D environment
• Background in product or process development
• Demonstrated track record of project leadership, from concept to launch, with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with statistical analysis to drive data-based decisions
• Technical knowledge and experience with asphalt-based roofing products, processes, applications, and customers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Fluent in English
• Proficient in the use of MS Office, and Minitab or similar software for statistical analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to learn across multiple technology domains
• Critical Thinking: Reduces complex technical problems down to their most simple core, demonstrating objective analysis and evaluation.
• Accountability: Knows what needs to be done and gets it done. Willingly takes responsibility for project outcomes as a whole. Unafraid of owning the results, actions and decisions of self or organization. Committed to follow through to completion.
• Judgment & Decision Making: Recognizes issues, problems, or opportunities and determines whether action is needed. Chooses appropriate action by formulating clear decision criteria and evaluates options by considering implications and consequences. Implements decisions or initiates action within reasonable time.
• Team oriented: Energy and desire to build strong relationships, collaborate and drive results across multi-functional and discipline boundaries in a dynamic, multi-project environment.

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