Sr. Single Ply Product Engineer

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.   Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. 

Position Overview: 

The purpose of the Single Ply Product Engineer role will be to provide technical leadership and support to the EPDM membrane platform in the Commercial Roofing industry. In this role the ideal candidate will collaborate and work with the internal and external teams that support all EPDM manufacturing.  The individual will have a strong background in rubber and/or polymer science and EPDM formulation experience. Strong leadership, project management, and collaboration skills are required for success in this role.  The role is also heavily dependent on the ability to prioritize projects as the various active project load can vary and projects also differ in size & complexity. Data analysis, trials, and research and development may be required to support this position.  This position will primarily be responsible to maintain all EPDM products performance as well as evaluating the fit-for-use work.

Your Day to Day:

• Manage the Roofing Systems (RS) Division EPDM membrane platform as it relates to operations and in some cases sourcing.  Execute the Division goals, standardizations, and best practice sharing across all RS applicable plants.
• Design, develop, and maintain EPDM membrane formulations with the ability to support lab work and production scale-up
• Provide general plant support/troubleshooting to address emergencies or ongoing process issues. 
• Work as a collaborative team player among the operations teams, research and development teams, product engineering roles, and supply chain roles.
• Maintain all necessary documentation to support the product line including specifications, reports, quality management, etc.
• Monitor and maintain all necessary code positions as it relates to the products as well as track governmental groups or bodies that influence products
• Actively support improvement of safety performance by encouraging safe behaviors of the team and engaging in the process to improve the JM safety culture.
• Create and maintain the latest knowledge in rubber/EPDM technology by participating in technical organizations such as ASTM, ACS Rubber Division, and others
• Lead and manage multiple projects to meet goals and stay aligned with priorities.
• Answer questions from customers and JM’s internal personnel on all issues related to EPDM performance and testing. When necessary, define and execute testing programs to find solutions
• Communicate status on projects to all key stakeholders via meetings, reports, and other methods.
• Spend time on-site and in the field, directly on rooftops, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the real-world challenges and opportunities related to commercial and industrial roofing systems and their installation.
• Generate valuable ideas for JM to support new product initiatives and to protect JM’s intellectual property

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in plastics, polymer, or rubber engineering/science or related polymer or material science field such as chemistry.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in product testing, quality management, and/or applicable STEM field.
• Direct EPDM/Rubber formulation experience highly desired and viewed as a plus
• Demonstrated problem solving skills including complex data analysis
• Excellent project management skills and demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks
• Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion
• Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work independently and in