Saint Gobain CertainTeed R&D center is looking for driven, talented, and experienced lead researcher/team lead to join our current team in conducting research and product development for the Roofing business, developing technical base, and formulating strategy for granules development. Projects will focus on improvement of processes, performance and product development activities related to CertainTeed Roofing’s extensive product line.

As a Principal Scientist/Group Leader, the candidate will be expected to effectively lead cross functional teams by managing others to execute and deliver project objectives. The candidate will be expected to lead R&D projects in the areas of product development and application technology, collaborate effectively with R&D colleagues, product managers, product engineers, application engineers, external partners, and external customers, discuss, create and execute project plans, design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and present findings in written and oral formats. Candidate is also expected to play a role in proposing projects and programs to the R&D and to the business. Further the candidate with be responsible for developing direct reports and others within group.

Functions of the role:

Proposes and or is assigned projects or programs for extension of present technology, including improvement and/or development of products, processes, techniques, and fundamental knowledge. Defines the associated tasks and milestones for research and proposes the technical approach, cost estimates, and time schedule.  Manages multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they are well documented and within budget to meet business and customer objectives. Manages and documents projects effectively. Generates project timelines/plans, technical memos, research reports, and presentations to internal customers, project teams, and/or management. Lead a group of engineers/technicians (admin work, support on technical aspect and provide guidance). Defines the associated tasks and milestones for research, and proposes the technical approach, cost estimates, and timeline. Lead and or execute strategic assignments related to either plant technology or equipment or business development, by performing analyses, setting up action plans and coordinating/executing such actions that are necessary to achieve the business goal. Responsible for equipment purchases, prototype development, supervision of project team and compilation of results and recommendations.