R&D Manager - Product Development

At Holcim, we aspire to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. But to get there, it will require building expertise in new frontiers for greener cities and smarter infrastructure all in pursuit of our shared purpose: To build progress for people and the planet. Holcim Building Envelope is the center of excellence for roofing, wall, lining and waterproofing solutions in the global Holcim group. We believe it is not enough to hope for a better future –
we must make it for ourselves. Built through hard work, from the foundation up. We understand the unprecedented obstacles that our industry faces – that’s why we will continually develop high-quality, innovative and sustainable solutions customers can count on. Gaco Enverge is the adhesives, coatings, sealants, and insulation division of Holcim Building Envelope offering a comprehensive range of solutions for a variety of industries from construction to marine, aerospace, containment, and wind energy. Our brands with a proven history of success include ERSystems®, Permathane®, Tacky Tape®,  STA’-PUT®, Pacific Polymers®, Acryl-R®, Miracle®, Elastek®, American Safety Technologies®, PolySpec®, Thiokol®, Enverge, and Gaco®

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POSITION SUMMARY:
Develops new and innovative products. Given a technical and/or commercial target, as project owner progresses development from concept to final product including technical feasibility, timeline, materials and formulation, technical documentation, and communication of progress. Provides technical support to operations for existing products including raw material qualification and approval as needed. Provides technical support to internal marketing and
sales groups as well as external customers regarding products and applications including development and existing products as needed. May lead lower-level R&D
chemists/engineers/technicians. Performs duties in support of Gaco Enverge division strategic initiatives and Holcim Building Envelope enterprise strategy.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Researches and develops new materials, products & technologies to support the division and platform strategic initiatives.
• Develops supplier relationships to optimize existing products helping the organization to protect existing business and capture new business.

• Utilizes scientific principles and methods to evaluate materials, processes and products.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of organic and inorganic compounds to determine chemical and physical properties, composition, structure,
relationships, and reactions. Proficient in utilizing advanced analytical techniques.
• Develops, optimizes, leads and coordinates the scale up of lab batches to a production setting.
• Authors and issues laboratory and event reports for production.
• Develops and implements batch process procedures and standards.
• Develops, performs, and interprets results of analysis performed utilizing thermal analysis, spectroscopy, mechanical testing, analytical testing, rheology and
compatibility testing. Leads the evaluation and submission of capital laboratory equipment requests.
• Develops and authors standard and nonstandard testing procedure for quality control and R &D. Select and recommend appropriate standard or nonstandard test method to characterize materials and their components as well as and products. As required participates in global standards organizations such as ASTM and ISO.
• Authors technical papers and reports and prepare standard test procedures and specifications for raw materials, processes, facilities, products.
• Study effects of various methods of processing, and packaging. Determines optimal processability of new or current formulations. Authors and implements standard process specification for manufacturing.
• Recommends safe handling procedures of chemicals introduced in the Laboratory and Plant environments.
• Develops safety program and policies for site laboratory.
• May lead lower-level R&D chemists/engineers/technicians as needed.
• Support other R&D chemists/engineers/technicians as needed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Demonstrates a general understanding of Holcim Building Envelope business philosophies and strategies.
• Strong Computer skills with Google and Microsoft tools.
• Experience with PC integrated lab instruments & controls.
• Strong communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively multitask and drive assignments to completion.
• Extensive and broad working knowledge of adhesive, coatings, and sealants from both an application and technical perspective.
• Strong work ethic with high level of trustworthiness and teamwork. Must be able to work independently while being part of a cohesive team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Requires B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Science. Advanced degree i.e. M.S., Ph.D., MBA is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

● Competitive Compensation
● Retirement Savings
● Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

● Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
● Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care 

● Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
● Paid Time Off and Holidays
● Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity) 

● Educational Assistance Program