Position Description

　　Job Summary

　　The Senior Development Engineer at Saint-Gobain Research North America (SGRNA) will lead the R&D development efforts for CertainTeed platform projects. Collaborating with cross-functional R&D team members, customers, suppliers, external partners, and other stakeholders, the Senior Development Engineer will develop the next generation of product solutions.

　　Qualified candidates must be experienced in planning and execution of innovative product solution development, leading prototype development through pilot production. Demonstrated ability to lead development projects and deliver on budget, timeline, design specification, and quality is required.

　　Main functions of the role :

　　Develop engineering designs, build and test prototypes, develop technical specifications, conduct production trials, identify and manage all technical risks using Saint-Gobain's innovation stage gate processesWork with R&D, CertainTeed business, and external collaborators to develop and launch differentiated and sustainable industrial solutions for Saint-Gobain's North American construction materials business.Identify/Develop processing and equipment technologies for industrializing new/improved product solutionsIdentify IP potentials, draft and submit IP documents

　　Required Qualifications

　　BS with 7+ years experience, Masters with 3+ years experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fieldExperience in R&D new product and process development, stage gate, prototype to pilot development and industrializationKnowledgeable in Construction Materials, Building Science preferred

　　Company Summary

　　Saint-Gobain Research (SGR) North America is one of Saint-Gobain's largest industrial research laboratories. The center is home to more than 400 employees working at the leading edge of innovation on multidisciplinary industrial research, preparing the future by designing tomorrow's products and processes across an amazing variety of markets and technical disciplines. Since 1985, SGR North America has been supporting existing businesses, developing future businesses, and nurturing talent.

　　Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. They can be found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.

　　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.