R&D- Engineer II

About the job

Excellent growth opportunity for an individual interested in leading projects and/or project teams as a member of the Commercialization Engineering Team.  Position is accountable for contributing to and/or leading Proactive Process Improvement projects, and in supporting all GSC Architectural business units in executing on

Maintenance of Business and New Product Development.

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.

This role is not hybrid and will be located at Sherwin-Williams Morikis Global Technology Center located at 6745 Miller Road, Brecksville, OH 44141.

Responsibilities

Technical and Professional Knowledge

• Independently execute technical assignments, identify risks and opportunities, develop recommendations, and lead portions of projects with limited supervision
• Provide engineering support (DOE designs, failure mode studies, data analysis, formulation/processing recommendations, and test batch) throughout product development to ensure new product launch success.
• Identification/assessment of technologies, paint making and testing, data analysis and application of paint formulation/knowledge to meet performance requirements.
• Has broad awareness of group business knowledge and understands impact of work decisions
• Establishes and executes experiments using appropriate experimental design parameters.
• Analyzes data, makes decisions based upon data, demonstrates critical thinking and recognizes anomalies.
• Identifies continuous improvement opportunities, validates and implements change.

Project Management

• Experience leading small to medium-sized cross-functional projects from concept through implementation.
• Ability to identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively manage issues to successful resolution.
• Experience developing project plans, tracking key performance indicators, and effectively communicating project status to stakeholders and leadership.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while balancing changing priorities and business needs.
• Lead studies to ensure technology robustness for downstream development and formula robustness for production.
• Frequent and direct interaction with Manufacturing, Quality, PTS, Technical Labs, and various support groups.

Safety and Quality

• Ensure Safety, Housekeeping, and ISO practices are followed.
• Maintains all required certifications and follows quality standards.
• Actively seeks to reduce risk through corrective action of unsafe practices.
• Documents and maintains an up-to-date electronic lab notebook and project folder per/maintains ISO standards.

Communication

• Clear and concise written documentation and verbal presentation of information and the ability to adapt to various audiences.
• Accurate documentation of lab results and technical information.
• Communicates/interfaces with other departments, develops relationships & influences others.
• Communicates work progress, status, completion, issues and suggests solutions.

Qualifications

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 Engineering. •    Must be at least 18 years of age. •    Minimum 3 years of experience in architectural coatings formulation, product development, process engineering, scale-up, or manufacturing support. •    Proficiency in statistical analysis and data interpretation to support technical recommendations. •    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting project timelines and deliverables. •    Proficiency with standard engineering and data analysis software tools.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    BS/BA in Chemical Engineering •    3 years of experience in Research & Development, Operations, Manufacturing, or related technical environment. •    Experience applying coding, programming, or automation tools (e.g., Python, VBA, Power BI, SQL, MATLAB, or similar) to improve data analysis, workflow efficiency, modeling, or technical problem solving. •    Experience designing experiments and applying statistical methodologies (DOE, SPC, regression analysis, multivariate analysis) to support product or process development. •    Experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), process modeling, simulation, or advanced engineering analysis tools. •    Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders possessing varying levels of technical expertise. •    Strong organizational, planning, and project prioritization skills. •    Demonstrated adaptability, learning agility, and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. •    Proven initiative with the capability to lead technical discussions, drive project execution, and mentor less experienced team members.

Travel Requirements: 20%

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

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

About Us

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.

Additional Information

• Job Identification: 2626129
• Job Category: R&D
• Posting Date: 2026-10-13
• Apply Before: 2026-10-21
• Employment Category: Full-time regular
• Relocation Package: Yes, Within Company Policy
• Salary Frequency: Annually
• Minimum Salary: 82208
• Maximum Salary: 104290