$106,600.00-$146,600.00 Annual

This 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 Senior Research Engineer is responsible for the development of new synthetic nonwoven products and processes for Johns Manville which will lead to increased sales and will strengthen JM’s competitive advantage.

Your Day to Day:

• Leading moderate to long-term product development projects resulting in moderate to significant business advantages for JM. This includes conducting research, designing and running pilot/plant trials, providing support to plant and production, qualifying products, and performing project management functions
• Developing patents, trade secrets and/or other intellectual property that provides strategic business advantages for JM
• Leading new product commercialization through multi-stage development, including code approval, plant trials, product specifications and transition to operations
• Interacting with customers and providing voice of the customer feedback to the team
• Performing other related duties assigned may be required

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of engineering of science and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience in the materials or nonwovens industry, preferably in spunbond related processes
• Master's degree or PhD preferred
• In-depth knowledge of statistics, proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) and ability to make data-driven decisions and recommendations
• Ability to make compelling cases for technical recommendations to a business
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to choose alternatives and to modify methods, designs, and general practices
• Communication skills - interpersonal, verbal, written and presentations
• Proven project management (i.e., Stage-Gate ™) and leadership skills
• Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
• Proficiency in patent search & analytical platforms
• Ability to work independently and in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to interface at all levels of internal and external organizations
• Moderate travel required (25%-35%)
• The work environment is typical of a research and development facility. When working in a plant, the Sr. Research Engineer may be exposed to environmental conditions (cold, heat, humidity), high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust/mist/gas/fumes, and may be required to do extensive walking or climbing
• Some activities may require lifting, carry, push, or pull up to and including 25 pounds

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still 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.