Position Description
Job Summary
CertainTeed is seeking a talented, and energetic senior-level process engineer to lead asphalt innovation research in a growing Roofing R&D team. This position will lead the asphalt process research group, focusing on providing innovative sustainable solutions to asphalt and polymer-modified asphalt materials for roofing applications. This position oversees technical development projects, supports existing formulations across the shingle plant network, and implements best practices at all roofing plants.
This position will lead the development and implementation of new processes, techniques & quality tools, which will be confirmed by applying engineering & material fundamentals and statistical tools. Phases of development include pilot, scale-up, and implementation of R&D new products and processes into manufacturing. The candidate will transform project objectives into actionable tasks including research of technologies, design and execution of experiments, analysis of results, and generation of IP and technical reports.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead the overall operations of the asphalt stills at each plant site with the support of plant engineers and operators
- Lead the tech transfer of research and development activity in all aspects of the asphalt team and new product development
- Serve as a technical process expert in asphalt science and oxidation optimization customized for each shingle plant
- Develop and encourage innovation and Intellectual Property (IP) development and foster IP development through the patent process with legal support.
- Prepare trial plans and provide technical support and assistance for trials, commissioning, and troubleshooting of new technology utilizing engineering tools and principles.
- Responsible for thorough documentation and communication of projects, trial reports, scientific developments, etc.
- Interact with asphalt or raw material planners, purchasing, R&D, engineering, and site plant management in support of supply chain forecasting, asphalt supply flexibility, and asphalt process optimization
- Design, run experiments, operate pilot equipment, and analyze the experimental outcomes
Required Qualifications
- BS Degree with a minimum of 15+ years' experience, or MS with 10+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 6+ years plus demonstrated technical judgment/accomplishments in Polymer Science Engineering, Material Science Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other similar fields
- Experience with asphalt oxidation is required
- Knowledge of API standards, boiler operations, and asphalt process preferred.
- Green or Black Belt Certification preferred
Company Summary
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com
Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.