Senior Product Development and Process Engineer

We’re seeking a Senior Product Development and Process Engineer who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Senior Product Development and Process Engineer | Req ID: 17618 | HR Contact: Christina G WHITE | Location: Building Envelope - Fishers, IN

• •Lead the conceptualization, design, and development of commercial roofing products and full-assembly systems from inception to commercialization.
• •Apply a systems-engineering approach to ensure components (membranes, insulation, adhesives, and fasteners) perform cohesively under diverse environmental stresses.
• •Translate market trends and customer pain points into concrete, innovative technical solutions.

• •Leverage CAE tools (FEA/CFD) for structural, thermal, impact, and wind-uplift performance simulations, or for process simulations to accelerate product development and plant troubleshooting.
• •Design and execute rigorous physical testing protocols (e.g., tensile, tear, accelerated weathering, thermal efficiency) to validate FEA models and ensure compliance with industry standards (FM, UL, ASTM).

• •Leverage deep technical expertise in polymer chemistry, structure-property relationships, formulation design, and compounding.
• •Optimize the processing of single-ply membranes (TPO, EPDM) and rigid foam insulation (ISO), ensuring robust blending, extrusion, and curing/foaming performance.
• •Troubleshoot complex plant processing issues related to polymer rheology, degradation, and raw material variability to eliminate defects and improve yields.

• •Act as a technical bridge to the field, capturing customer feedback to refine product designs and resolve complex field performance issues.
• •Collaborate closely with Product Management, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Procurement to drive projects to completion on time and within budget
• •Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• •Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

• •Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A Master’s degree or Ph.D. is a plus.
• •Experience: 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in polymer formulation, material characterization, and process development, specifically within the commercial roofing or building materials industry.
• •Technical Mastery:
• •Proven expertise in TPO, EPDM, and Polyisocyanurate (ISO) chemistry, melt processing, characterization, and application.
• •Strong understanding of polymer characterization techniques (e.g., DSC, TGA, DMA, rheology) and their application to product design.
• •Proficiency with standard FEA software (e.g., Hyperworks Suites, ANSYS, Abaqus, or SolidWorks Simulation) applied to non-linear polymer materials or structural assemblies.
• •Strong root-cause analysis and troubleshooting skills in a continuous polymer extrusion or foaming manufacturing environment.
• •Mindset: Innovation-driven, highly analytical, and deeply customer-focused with excellent cross-functional communication skills.

Additional

• •Competitive salary
• •Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• •Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• •Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• •Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• •Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• •Paid time off & paid holidays
• •Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• •Educational Assistance Program

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.