Senior Research Engineer--Process Innovation Team Lead at Sunstar

Springboro, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Process Scale-Up, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Adhesives, Sealants, Coatings, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, DOE Tools, JMP, Minitab, Data-Driven Decision Making, Communication, Pilot-Scale Equipment, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Description About the Role We are seeking an experienced process engineer or scientist with a strong background in scaling up highly filled pastes such as adhesives, sealants, and coatings. This role will lead a small team dedicated to bridging lab-scale innovation with manufacturing reality. The right candidate combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership skills to improve processes, drive efficiency, and deliver high-performance solutions. What You’ll Do · Lead and mentor a small R&D team focused on process scale-up and improvement. · Translate lab formulations into robust pilot- and production-scale processes. · Develop, validate, and document manufacturing methods for adhesives/sealants. · Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality to align on resources and timelines. · Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, cost, and sustainability. · Evaluate and introduce new equipment or technologies to strengthen operations. Requirements What We’re Looking For · Bachelor’s in Chemical/Mechanical/Materials Engineering, Chemistry, or related field. · 5–10 years’ experience in processing adhesives, sealants, coatings, or other highly filled materials. · Proven track record of leading or mentoring teams in R&D or process engineering. · Strong background in scale-up, DOE tools (JMP/Minitab), and data-driven decision making. · Excellent communicator who can present technical findings to cross-functional teams. Preferred · Experience at the R&D–Manufacturing interface. · Familiarity with pilot-scale equipment and commissioning. · Lean/Six Sigma or other continuous improvement certifications. Why Join Us This is a unique opportunity to build and lead a core innovation function at a global company with a 95-year history of developing advanced adhesives and sealants. If you thrive on turning lab concepts into scalable processes and enjoy mentoring others, we’d like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

This role involves leading and mentoring a small R&D team focused on translating lab formulations into robust pilot and production-scale processes for highly filled materials. Key duties include developing manufacturing methods, partnering with cross-functional teams, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and sustainability.