R&D Team Leader Paint
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you ready to make a significant impact on a dynamic and growing company We are seeking a talentedSenior Chemist/ R&D Functional team leader who will bebased at our Sheffield site and will oversee the development and optimization of robust formulations from lab to production scale and support as required once in the market.
Responsibilities
- Oversee development and optimization of formulations from lab to production and market support
- Develop new products/formulations and reformulate existing ones
- Conduct lab development testing analysis competitor benchmarking and stability studies
- Evaluate and approve alternative/new raw materials including supplier meetings
- Progress projects to production scale-up ensuring compliance with FMAP processes
- Write and present technical reports to stakeholders; ensure regulatory compliance and performance metrics
- Contribute to ideation and innovation processes building a pipeline of innovation and NPD projects
- Lead coach and train team members coordinating work to meet R&D targets and maintaining project documentation
Qualifications
- Degree in chemical engineering chemistry polymer/materials science or related field with 7 years of industry experience
- Proven experience in product development using stage-gated project plans
- Ability to present clear and structured project plans and complex information to technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong understanding of coatings/sealants market and formulation best practices
- Knowledge of the European regulatory landscape and industry testing standards (ISO/EN/ASTM)
- Experienced in introducing new products into manufacturing environments
- Proven track record of writing and presenting posters/papers at international conferences
- Knowledge of local manufacturing processes and Lean Six Sigma tools with project management experience using stage-gated processes
Our offer
- Competitive compensation programme
- Company bonus
- Company contributed pension
- Private medical insurance
- Career growth opportunities in a truly international environment
- Innovation leaders in the protective coatings industry
- Sherwin Academy offers continuous training programmes for all seniority levels
- Attractive wellbeing mental health women & inclusion and ID&E programmes
**Please note that Sherwin Williams is unable to respond to any enquiries accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies**
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Vendor Management
- Design Controls
- C/C++
- FDA Regulations
- Intellectual Property Law
- ISO 13485
- Research Experience
- SolidWorks
- Research & Development
- Internet Of Things
- Product Development
About Company
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purp ... View more
