Senior Coatings R&D Scientist & Project Leader

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

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.