Principal R&D Engineer Jobs in St Paul, MN (NOW HIRING)

This role is on the PCG-R&D Commercialization & Engineering team and leads a team of engineers. The Group Leader is responsible for overseeing maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives that support business operations. This role requires a working knowledge of scientific principles, products, and manufacturing or engineering processes. The position involves regular interaction with employees across the organization and access to confidential, proprietary, and other sensitive business information, which may occur with varying levels of supervision.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.
 

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life ... with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career ... with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection ... with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
    Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future (e.g., OPT, CPT, H1B, EB-1,etc.)
    Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.  
    Must be at least 18 years of age. 
    Experience leading projects and/or mentoring/supervising people
    At least 3 years of experience in formulation, commercialization, or engineering capacity in a manufacturing environment.
    Knowledge of the commercialization process.  
    Proven ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and prioritize appropriately in an exceedingly dynamic work environment.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Thorough knowledge of the SW Commercialization, Manufacturing, Tech Transfer and Toller process.
    ARC, Six Sigma Champion or certification

Travel Requirements: 10%

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.
 

    Maintain timely, professional, and effective communication with Technical and Manufacturing teams at the plant, regional, and divisional levels.
    Lead the identification, investigation, and resolution of quality-related issues through collaboration with Technical, Manufacturing, and cross-functional stakeholders.
    Review and approve new product formulas and significant reformulations to ensure successful commercialization and manufacturing readiness.
    Coordinate and support pilot runs, test batches, and new product commercialization activities to ensure seamless product launches.
    Drive initiatives to consolidate slow-moving, low-volume, and obsolete raw materials and finished goods to improve operational efficiency and inventory management.
    Lead continuous improvement projects focused on enhancing product quality, manufacturing efficiency, process capability, and production capacity.
    Identify, share, and implement best practices and strategic quality initiatives across manufacturing facilities and technical laboratories.
    Support the implementation and optimization of business systems, technology platforms, and related applications.
    Utilize data analysis and statistical tools to support project execution, root cause investigations, and business decision-making.
    Serve as a technical resource in resolving manufacturing challenges related to product quality, process consistency, productivity, and operational performance.
    Lead manufacturability assessments and qualification activities for resourced products in partnership with the Product Sourcing organization.
    Initiate and manage resourcing requests for non-manufacturable products in collaboration with Technical and Manufacturing teams.