Senior Coatings Chemist – R&D Leadership & Solutions (Travel)

The Sherwin-Williams Company; Brecksville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Brecksville, OH, is seeking a Senior Chemist to provide technical leadership in coating formulation and product development. This role focuses on sustaining existing products, resolving technical issues, and supporting business continuity, with close collaboration across Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Technical Service, and Supply Chain.

The candidate will design experiments, lead projects from concept to commercialization, and mentor junior engineers

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in coating formulation and application.
• Experience resolving technical issues and leading root cause investigations.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and Technical Service teams.
• Mentoring or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development activities supporting new product development, commercialization, and maintenance of business objectives.
• Translate customer, market, and business needs into product concepts, technical requirements, and development strategies.
• Design and execute experiments to develop differentiated coating solutions that meet performance, cost, manufacturability, sustainability, and regulatory objectives.
• Lead technical projects from concept through commercialization, including scope definition, risk management, testing, and execution.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Technical Services, and customers to align product requirements and launch activities.
• Plan and support laboratory, pilot, plant, and customer trials; analyze results and drive resolution of technical challenges.
• Provide technical leadership for customer issues, product stewardship, manufacturing support, and continuous product improvement.
• Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies to improve project success and commercial readiness.
• Support intellectual property activities through invention documentation, patent review, and invention disclosures.
• Mentor and develop technical talent through coaching, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain a safe and effective laboratory environment through adherence to company safety standards and operating procedures.

Skills

Coating formulation

Root cause investigations

Technical leadership

Project management

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Job description

The Sherwin-Williams Company in Brecksville, OH, is seeking a Senior Chemist to provide technical leadership in coating formulation and product development. This role focuses on sustaining existing products, resolving technical issues, and supporting business continuity, with close collaboration across Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Technical Service, and Supply Chain.

The candidate will design experiments, lead projects from concept to commercialization, and mentor junior engineers