R&D Senior Code Engineer

Company: Firestone Building Products
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overview:Firestone Building Products is a manufacturing leader in the commercial roofing industry. We are looking for an Senior Code Engineer in the Research and Development group to execute a building code project from start to finish. This position works closely with scientists, product development engineers, and outside testing agencies. The ideal candidate is a self-starter whom enjoys a hands-on environment.
***This position can physically sit in 1 of 3 locations (Nashville, TN, Fishers, IN, or Waukesha, WI).***Responsibilities:

• Understands the commercial low slope roofing and wall systems including knowledge of building code compliance, roof deck and wall testing, building system design, and material science.
• Prepares reports of work accomplished, project documents, project schedules, and project status.
• Leverages industry knowledge for supporting strategy development.
• Required to perform work indoors and outdoors, and at various heights. Supports and participates in testing and fabrication process.
• Requires ability to operate hand tools and various testing equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teammates, other divisions, contractors, agencies and the public; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Participates in the Ideation and Intellectual Property process.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Overnight travel approximately 40%, both domestically and internationally.Qualifications:To be successful in this role, the canidate should have:
  • Minimum of bachelor's degree, preferably civil or construction.
  • Must have a curious, problem solving mindset.
  • Must be highly proficient with MS Office, MS Project, and Sharepoint.
  • Proficiency in LEAN Practices and Culture is preferred.Plus:
    • At least five-seven years of experience in the commercial roofing testing industry.

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