Senior Development Scientist/ Group Leader

At Guardian Industries, we create products that shape the very landscape of our cities and towns.

From commercial to residential, Guardian helps the world see what is possible through coated glass products.

At Guardian R&D, we create products that shape the very landscape of our cities and towns.

Guardian is searching for the newest member of our Research & Development group as a Senior Development Scientist/ Group Leader.

This position is located at our Glass Technology & Development Center in Carleton, MI (greater Detroit, MI area).

The selected individual is responsible for developing products and technologies that reduce energy consumption, improve comfort to offices and homes, and help make buildings beautiful.

The ideal candidate is an organized professional with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Join our team and apply your technical skills and passion to balance a complex array of opportunities in Guardian's global portfolio.

Come grow with us!

What You Will Do


* Developing and launching new thin film process technologies and products globally



* Creating, maintaining, and communicating Development Plans to ensure a shared understanding between facilities, capabilities, and the Innovation team


* Serving as a leader in change management when new thin film technologies/ products are launched or transferred globally


* Ensure the best knowledge is understood and shared to build skills and understanding in our teams


* Serving as a Technical SME to Guardian's production Coating teams to troubleshoot process or product issues in facilities with regards to new or transferred technologies/ products


* Seek opportunities to learn from the market and bring outside perceptions, best practices and opportunities that will improve Guardian's process technology capability


* Understanding and applying a structured review of our process technologies/ product launches through the utilization of Stage Gate methodology

Advancing/deepening the underlying knowledge of our products and production processes technologies

Clearly presenting and communicating ideas, concepts, and plans across multiple levels

Working in multi-cultural and functional teams globally


* Collaborating in a matrixed organization working with Global Operations on new thin film process technology, product launches and product transfers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Bachelor's degree or higher in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics or related disciplines


* Experience in thin film science and technology using vacuum sputtering techniques


* Experience with experimental design and statistics


* Previous leadership experience in leading group of scientists/ technicians

What Will Put You Ahead


* Master's Degree or PhD in Materials Science, Engineering, or Physics


* Two (2) or more years' experience in thin film and vacuum related technologies focusing on magnetron sputtering process: techno...