CertainTeed's mission is to transform the world into a better, more sustainable home through an ever-evolving range of groundbreaking building solutions. We lead with innovation, ensuring that our offerings not only meet current needs but also anticipate future challenges.
Our CertainTeed STONEfacade team is seeking a Senior Research Engineer with specialized knowledge in concrete to join our team in Malvern, PA. The Senior Research Engineer is expected to lead efforts to develop new products to grow STONEfacade product lines within CertainTeed’s siding business. This individual is expected to have product development responsibility, which includes developing cementitious formulation from the mix to hardened state; characterization of each step; scale-up to manufacturing process; solve problems in the plants; and implement continuous improvements. This engineer is expected to use fundamental scientific principles, along with the latest research and methods, to reduce risk and ensure a successful product launch. Applied knowledge of concrete will be key. Additionally, this role will be fundamental in supporting STONEfacade’s digitalization and automation of several process steps (VOC, Quality Control, Paint, Packaging) to improve the plant productivity and new product’s time to market.
Responsibilities:
New product development and launch:
Lead the product development through design, formulation, and testing of cementitious materials to meet aesthetics, performance, sustainability, and cost improvements. Collaborate with marketing, and production teams to ensure smooth development of new products from concept through to commercialization. Conduct laboratory and plant trials, analyzing results to optimize product performance. Align product development with market trends and customer needs to drive product innovations and improvements.Process engineering, continuous process improvement, and plant support:
Work closely with manufacturing teams to streamline production processes, improving efficiency and reducing costs. Analyze existing manufacturing operations to identify areas for optimization, implementing continuous improvement initiatives as well as digitalization and automation for multiple process steps opportunities. Provide technical support to plant operations, troubleshooting issues related to concrete formulations, equipment, mold development or production processes. Collaborate with plant engineers and operators to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.Formulation development and raw material qualifications
Develop and optimize concrete formulations to meet aesthetics, performance, durability, and sustainability goals. Conduct research on new raw materials, evaluating their suitability and performance in concrete applications. Oversee the qualification and testing of new raw materials, ensuring compatibility with production processes and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate alternative materials and reduce material costs without compromising quality.Technical product management
Provide technical expertise to support internal teams, including sales, marketing, and customer support, regarding product performance and capabilities. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including product specifications, test reports, and technical datasheets. Support training and presentations development to educate customers and internal stakeholders on product features and best practices.