Research And Development Scientist

Research & Development Scientist Ypsilanti, MIWe are supporting hiring efforts for our long-standing client, a global automotive glass manufacturer, to find an R&D Research Scientist for their Ypsilanti facility. This Scientist will lead technical problem-solving and provide scientific guidance through hands-on research, development and validation in support of global product development and manufacturing of advanced glass and glazing products. This is a hybrid opportunity.Responsibilities:Lead and manage multiple complex R&D projects and activities for glass and glazing products simultaneously.Design and execute complex qualitative and quantitative experiments.Interpret and communicate experiment results to develop new products, processes or technical knowledge and communicate results.Drive the concept, design, and development of new materials, technologies and processes within cross-functional project teams.Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex product or process issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.Prepare and deliver high-impact technical reports, presentations and publications to internal and external stakeholders.Interpret customer specifications and validate products against defined requirements.Assure that all duties and responsibilities are accomplished within company policies and guidelines.Requirements:10+ years progressive R&D experience in ceramic and/or glass materials within automotive, coatings or related industries. Bachelor Science degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or related engineering discipline.Masters' degree preferred.Knowledge of glass or ceramic systems, including composition, processing, phase transformations, crystallization behavior and structure-property relationships.Demonstrated leadership of ceramic or glass development projects, including product investigations, root cause analyses and failure evaluations.Experience in ceramic and glass materials formulation and processing.Use of analytical and test methods (e.g., DSC/TGA, SEM, XRD), chemical and mechanical testing and interpretation of results to support development decisions.

Created: 2026-05-16