Senior Research Professional Engineer

Company Description
For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Join our team as a Senior Research Professional Engineer!

The R&D Product Research department develops product innovations for market through research in the construction marketplace, consultation with company customers (Builders), and experimentation, creation and testing of potential solutions. 

The Senior Research Professional Engineer oversees performance testing operations for product development and enhancement efforts. They also collaborate with members of the Research & Testing and Product Excellence groups to generate documentation and support information (test reports, energy analysis tools, etc.) required to bring products to market. The Senior Research Professional Engineer also serves as a top resource on energy code requirements.

What We Offer

• Inclusive Culture: A welcoming, equitable environment where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued.
• Growth Opportunities: Access to professional development, leadership training, and career advancement.
• Collaborative Team: Join a team that values mutual respect, trust, and teamwork.
• Competitive Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, flexible work options, and a focus on work-life balance.

If you’re ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Participate in ideation, development and trial and new product concepts, including oversight of design and construction of test mock-ups and full-scale product demonstration models.
• Oversee in-house testing (thermal performance, uplift, drop-testing, etc.) and provide analysis & documentation of results for current & developmental product offerings.
• Provide subject matter expertise and direction for Product Excellence group in maintenance of product ratings and approvals.
• Serve as a technical reference for management and associates on energy code requirements, product approvals and performance, etc. and provide technical assistance to Builders on specific projects.
• Establish company engineering policy through documents such as Design Procedures, Code Summaries, etc. or other significant contributions.
• Represent the company in Code, Specification, and Association technical committees through participation and leadership in organization meetings and activities.
• Plan, contract and oversee third-party product testing operations, including off-site visits to testing labs to approve test builds and witness testing.
• Oversee maintenance of company web-based energy analysis tools.
• Maintain testing capability accreditation for the Research Center.

What We're Looking For:

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer license/registration
• 10 years of experience with metal building technology, including 5 years structural design experience

Preferred:

• Specialized training and certifications in building envelope technology and data analysis

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are eager to grow, innovate, and contribute to our team’s success.

Notice to External Search Firms: BlueScope Buildings does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. BlueScope Buildings Talent Acquisition engages with search firms directly for hiring needs.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.