Team Lead, R&D Fire Test Lab

Carlisle Construction Materials; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Incentives

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials in Carlisle, PA, seeks a Team Leader for its Fire Test Lab to manage state-of-the-art testing operations, lead a team of engineers and technicians, and drive safety, reliability, and innovation in fire testing, product development, and code compliance.

The role requires deep hands-on experience with fire testing, calibration, and data interpretation, oversight of capital projects, and collaboration with R&D, regulatory teams, and external ASTM committees to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering/science field (Master’s/PhD preferred).
• 8+ years in fire testing, combustion science, or fire protection engineering.
• Proven leadership in laboratory operations and technical teams.
• Strong knowledge of fire test methods, codes, and material behavior.
• Experience supporting product development and regulatory approvals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all fire testing operations and laboratory management.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians to ensure safety and reliability.
• Evaluate new testing capabilities and manage capital equipment projects.
• Interpret complex test data and report results to stakeholders.
• Represent Carlisle in ASTM committees and industry code development.

Skills

Leadership

Fire testing experience

Data interpretation

Regulatory collaboration

Project oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Fire Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related field

Master's or Ph.D. preferred

Tools

Fire test equipment design/calibration/troubleshooting

ASTM/UL/NFPA testing methods knowledge

Job description

At Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), we're the market leader in commercial roofing systems, protecting the buildings where people work, learn, heal, and live. We're seeking an experienced Team Leader – Fire Test Lab to lead our state-of-the-art fire testing laboratory and drive innovation in fire safety, product development, and code compliance.

In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of Carlisle's fire testing operations, including laboratory management, fire test equipment, testing protocols, safety, data analysis, and continuous improvement. You'll lead a team of technical professionals while partnering closely with R&D scientists, engineers, regulatory teams, and business leaders to support new product development and maintain Carlisle's industry-leading standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in fire testing, combustion science, or fire protection engineering, along with hands‑on expertise operating, designing, calibrating, and troubleshooting fire test equipment. You'll evaluate and implement new testing capabilities, oversee capital equipment projects, interpret complex test data, and represent Carlisle within ASTM committees and industry code development organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Fire Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field (Master's or Ph.D. preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in fire testing, combustion science, fire protection engineering, or a related technical field
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing laboratory operations and technical teams
• Strong knowledge of ASTM, UL, FM, and NFPA fire test methods, building codes, and combustion behavior of polymeric materials
• Experience supporting new product development and regulatory approvals

At Carlisle, our culture is built on seven core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. If you're passionate about advancing fire safety through technical excellence and leadership, we'd love to hear from you. This role would be full-time on-site at our headquarters in Carlisle, PA and we offer full relocation and additional incentives.