R&D- Chemist II, Aerospace

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a Chemist to identify aerospace coatings needs, collaborate with internal teams, and develop new technologies with significant commercial impact.

You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical projects, evaluate materials, and develop formulations for new products. Travel up to 10% is expected; sponsorship is not provided and a performance bonus is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Polymer Science/Engineering required.
• 2-3 years of coatings industry experience delivering technologies.
• 2-3 years of laboratory experience with 2K epoxy and urethane systems.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and data-analysis capabilities.
• Ability to tailor communications to diverse audiences.
• Adaptability to changing demands and environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify aerospace coatings needs and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to develop new technologies with commercial impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver key technical projects and provide timely solutions of moderate complexity.
• Evaluate materials, solve technical problems, and develop formulations for new products.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze results, and recommend next steps.
• Communicate results and project status through written updates and reports.
• Prepare technical reports and develop documentation for intellectual property.
• Collaborate with internal teams to leverage shared expertise and support project objectives.
• Travel to support manufacturing, line trials, and customer visits.
• Train or mentor chemists and technicians; participate in additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Polymer Science/Engineering

Master's degree in Chemistry or polymer-related field

Job description

• Identify Aerospace coatings needs and challenges; collaborate with internal technical teams and strategic vendors to explore and develop new technologies and products with commercial impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver key technical projects and provide timely, technically sound solutions to challenges of moderate complexity.
• Evaluate materials, solve technical problems, and develop formulations to support new-product development.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze results clearly and accurately, draw conclusions from observations and data, and recommend next steps.
• Communicate results and project status effectively through verbal and written updates.
• Prepare technical reports on work ranging from moderate to high complexity.
• Develop and document intellectual property.
• Communicate effectively with project leaders, managers, customers, and suppliers, and leverage internal resources to support project objectives.
• Follow good laboratory practices and maintain accurate laboratory notebook documentation.
• Perform laboratory work safely and maintain safety as a top priority.
• Collaborate with Innovation teams and other division technical teams to leverage shared work and expertise.
• Participate in external customer interactions with field technical service and sales personnel.
• Travel to support manufacturing, line trials, and customer visits.
• Train or mentor new or less-experienced chemists, technologists, and technicians.
• Additional duties as assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Polymer Science/Engineering.
• Must have the legal right to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without now or in the future needing sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status)
• 2-3 years of coatings industry experience with a track record of delivering technologies.
• 2-3 years of laboratory experience with products and technologies including, but not limited to, two-component (2K) epoxy and urethane systems.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.
• Computer proficiency and data-analysis skills.
• Ability to tailor communications to the needs of the audience.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and demands.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Chemistry or a polymer-related field.
• 2-3 years of automotive or Aerospace coatings experience.
• Experience with products and technologies including, but not limited to, solvent-based and waterborne technologies; monocoat and basecoat/clearcoat systems; and solid shades and metallics over plastic substrates.
• Knowledge of and experience using Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodology and tools.

Travel Requirement: Up to 10% domestic travel.

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

Successful candidate will be required to sign an Employee Restrictive Covenant Agreement where permitted by law.

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