Quality- Scientist

Sherwin-Williams; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams seeks an experienced science professional to lead large-scale coatings development projects, reformulations, and process improvements. You will plan and execute experiments, analyze results, and drive innovative coating solutions for diverse labs and manufacturing sites.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a STEM field and 11–15 years in coatings development, operations, quality, or sales, with strong communication and project leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.
• Must have 11-15 years of experience in coatings products development, Operations, Quality, Technical, or Sales.
• Flexible work schedule to adapt prioritization changes and needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Presentation skills
• Results oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access and Minitab
• Experience leading Root Cause investigations and analysis tools
• Direct customer interaction experience
• Knowledge of complex problem solving and error proofing
• Experience with program leadership, project and change management
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20%

Responsibilities

• Lead assessment, development, reformulation, quality, maintenance, and enhancement of products through planning and analysis of experiments.
• Propose and drive new projects and R&D programs with technical and commercial impact.
• Develop new products and methods; improve existing products and solve problems.
• Identify and lead strategic projects and assess technology solutions.
• Provide expert knowledge on chemicals, raw materials, substrates, and instruments.
• Preserve the technical resource base to address systemic product challenges.
• Substantiate formula changes with documentation and lab approvals.
• Provide technical support to customers, sales and manufacturing to ensure smooth product flow.
• Develop innovative coating solutions, test methods, and differentiation for labs and manufacturing sites.
• Understand customers, markets and business aspects.
• Mentor and coach technical professionals.
• Lead multiple technically complex projects simultaneously.
• Use SDS and raw materials management systems; ensure safety and lab documentation.

Skills

Program Leadership

Autonomy

Business Knowledge

System Knowledge

Data Acquisition

Continuous Improvement

Change Leadership

Versatility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Word

Access

Business Objects

Job description

• -Leadership of the assessment, development, reformulation, quality, maintenance, and enhancement of products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results.
• -Demonstration of innovation, and initiative in developing new project proposals, and R&D programs of key technical and commercial significance to solve real world customer challenges
• -Development of new products and methods, improve existing products, and solve/prevent problems.
• -Identifying recommending, leading strategic projects, and assessing technology solutions.
• -Development of solutions for complex technical problems (product/process) and demonstration of expert knowledge in the use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates and instruments.
• -Expertise in at least one broad area or a related specialized area.
• -Preserving technical resource base solving systemic product challenges through reformulations. -Substantiate formula changes with documentation and control lab approval when required.
• -Provide technical support to customers, sales and manufacturing to help provide an orderly flow of product and information to Sherwin-Williams customers.
• -Developing new/innovative coating solutions including but not limited to new test method development or improvement that will provide unique solutions to our labs/manufacturing sites and differentiate us to our customers
• -Understanding the company’s customers, markets and business aspects.
• -Mentor and coach any technical level professional.
• -Lead multiple technically complex projects at one time.
• -Use of SDS and raw materials management system.
• -Adherence to safety policies and laboratory documentation.
• -Has the ability to independently lead projects and groups without any direction from a manager and only briefly updates their manager on work progress accountability for all aspects of work

Responsibilities

• -Leadership of the assessment, development, reformulation, quality, maintenance, and enhancement of products through planning, executing and analysis of experiments with clear and accurate results.
• -Demonstration of innovation, and initiative in developing new project proposals, and R&D programs of key technical and commercial significance to solve real world customer challenges
• -Development of new products and methods, improve existing products, and solve/prevent problems.
• -Identifying recommending, leading strategic projects, and assessing technology solutions.
• -Development of solutions for complex technical problems (product/process) and demonstration of expert knowledge in the use of chemicals, raw materials, substrates and instruments.
• -Expertise in at least one broad area or a related specialized area.
• -Preserving technical resource base solving systemic product challenges through reformulations. -Substantiate formula changes with documentation and control lab approval when required.
• -Provide technical support to customers, sales and manufacturing to help provide an orderly flow of product and information to Sherwin-Williams customers.
• -Developing new/innovative coating solutions including but not limited to new test method development or improvement that will provide unique solutions to our labs/manufacturing sites and differentiate us to our customers
• -Understanding the company’s customers, markets and business aspects.
• -Mentor and coach any technical level professional.
• -Lead multiple technically complex projects at one time.
• -Use of SDS and raw materials management system.
• -Adherence to safety policies and laboratory documentation.
• -Has the ability to independently lead projects and groups without any direction from a manager and only briefly updates their manager on work progress accountability for all aspects of work

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math field.
• Must have at least 11 - 15 years of experience in coatings products development, Operations, Quality, Technical, or Sales
• Flexible work schedule to adapt prioritization changes and needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Results oriented
• Program knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access, Minitab
• Demonstrated success in leading Root Cause investigations and analysis tools
• Previous direct customer interaction
• Knowledge of more complex problem solving and error proofing skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, project, and program management skills for the complex issues.
• System knowledge of Watson, MES, Product Vision, Discovery, and MES
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for work.

PREFERRED:

• Program knowledge of Business Objects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
• Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to _50_ pounds.
• Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
• May work indoors and outdoors as needed. Exposure to heat up to 120 degrees and cold to 0 degrees.
• May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
• May work in areas where toxic, flammable, and hazardous materials are present.
• May be exposed to varying amounts of dust and dirt.
• Work surfaces may include concrete.
• Employee must be able to tolerate non-toxic paint odors and be able to wear a respirator as required.
• Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
• Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required.

Required

• Program Leadership - Primarily facilitating program leadership. Examples of programs: Opportunity Rex, Business CIPs, Pipeline, Continuous Improvement Lead, Mass change Lead.
• Autonomy - Relies on peers for day to day tasks and direction on investigations.
• Business Knowledge – A basic understanding of SW’s business units, products, Operations, and processes.
• System Knowledge - Working knowledge of the basic functions and benefits of the SW systems (PV, QAD, Batch tracking, Horizon etc)
• Data Acquisition - Completed formal training and is able to acquire raw data and make recommendations.
• Continuous Improvement Knowledge - Working knowledge of stats, ARC, and Lean.
• Change Leadership - Working knowledge of change leadership skills.
• Versatility - Trained, aware of the different social styles, needs little guidance on how to adjust to other styles.

Travel Requirements:

• 20%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

About Us

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 purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well‑being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world‑class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well‑being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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