Research And Development Scientist

Research & Development Scientist

Ypsilanti, MI

We are supporting hiring efforts for our long-standing client, a global automotive glass manufacturer, to find an R&D Research Scientist for their Ypsilanti facility. This Scientist will lead technical problem-solving and provide scientific guidance through hands-on research, development and validation in support of global product development and manufacturing of advanced glass and glazing products. This is a hybrid opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple complex R&D projects and activities for glass and glazing products simultaneously.
• Design and execute complex qualitative and quantitative experiments.
• Interpret and communicate experiment results to develop new products, processes or technical knowledge and communicate results.
• Drive the concept, design, and development of new materials, technologies and processes within cross-functional project teams.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex product or process issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact technical reports, presentations and publications to internal and external stakeholders.
• Interpret customer specifications and validate products against defined requirements.
• Assure that all duties and responsibilities are accomplished within company policies and guidelines.

Requirements:

• 10+ years progressive R&D experience in ceramic and/or glass materials within automotive, coatings or related industries.
• Bachelor Science degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or related engineering discipline.
• Masters’ degree preferred.
• Knowledge of glass or ceramic systems, including composition, processing, phase transformations, crystallization behavior and structure–property relationships.
• Demonstrated leadership of ceramic or glass development projects, including product investigations, root cause analyses and failure evaluations.
• Experience in ceramic and glass materials formulation and processing.
• Use of analytical and test methods (e.g., DSC/TGA, SEM, XRD), chemical and mechanical testing and interpretation of results to support development decisions.