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Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable.
We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges.
We’re equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.
With manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions; apply today and come grow with us.
Job Description
Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is seeking an experienced Senior R&D Process Engineer to join our team in Carlisle, PA to help develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes that improve product quality, increase productivity, and reduce operating costs across our operations.
In this role, you'll lead complex process improvement initiatives, applying advanced analytical methods, experimental design, and Lean manufacturing principles to solve technical challenges and drive measurable business results. You'll partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to develop new technologies, support production, implement process controls, and lead capital and process improvement projects from concept through execution.
As a technical leader, you'll troubleshoot high-impact manufacturing issues, establish process control strategies, mentor production and engineering teams, and champion continuous improvement using Carlisle Operating System principles. You'll also leverage manufacturing data and quality systems to identify opportunities, improve process capability, and ensure consistent product performance.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
- 5+ years of experience in process engineering within plastics, rubber, chemical, or related manufacturing industries.
- Strong knowledge of plastic compounding, extrusion, web handling, coating, winding, and manufacturing process technologies.
- Experience with quality and continuous improvement tools including SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R, DMAIC, Lean, and Six Sigma.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, influence stakeholders, and solve complex manufacturing problems.
- Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills.
- Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing process control systems is preferred.
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Our Culture & Values
At Carlisle, our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. These values are not just words—they guide our behaviors, decisions, and actions every day. They are the foundation of our business and the reason for our continued success.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact careers@carlisle.com.
INFORMATION SECURITY ALERT
All applicants for careers with Carlisle will be submitted through this site. Carlisle will not extend job offers without prior in-person or visual correspondence and we will not ask you to provide private personal information for a background check prior to extending a job offer. For more information, please review our Privacy policy.
Carlisle Companies is a leading manufacturer of building envelope products and solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable.
We deliver roofing, insulation, waterproofing, and architectural systems for commercial and residential projects using a focus on innovation and continuous improvement to solve today’s challenges.
We’re equally committed to our people, prioritizing safety, inclusion, career growth development, tuition assistance, and excellent benefits.
With manufacturing, engineering, R&D, and corporate functions across North America and globally, Carlisle offers stability, agility, and opportunity in a performance-driven culture. Do meaningful work and shape the future of building solutions; apply today and come grow with us.
Job Description
Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is seeking an experienced Senior R&D Process Engineer to join our team in Carlisle, PA to help develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes that improve product quality, increase productivity, and reduce operating costs across our operations.
In this role, you'll lead complex process improvement initiatives, applying advanced analytical methods, experimental design, and Lean manufacturing principles to solve technical challenges and drive measurable business results. You'll partner closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and R&D to develop new technologies, support production, implement process controls, and lead capital and process improvement projects from concept through execution.
As a technical leader, you'll troubleshoot high-impact manufacturing issues, establish process control strategies, mentor production and engineering teams, and champion continuous improvement using Carlisle Operating System principles. You'll also leverage manufacturing data and quality systems to identify opportunities, improve process capability, and ensure consistent product performance.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science
- 5+ years of experience in process engineering within plastics, rubber, chemical, or related manufacturing industries.
- Strong knowledge of plastic compounding, extrusion, web handling, coating, winding, and manufacturing process technologies.
- Experience with quality and continuous improvement tools including SPC, DOE, Gauge R&R, DMAIC, Lean, and Six Sigma.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, influence stakeholders, and solve complex manufacturing problems.
- Strong communication, project management, and analytical skills.
- Experience with SAP, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing process control systems is preferred.
#LI-LT1
Additional Information
Our Culture & Values
At Carlisle, our culture is grounded in a shared commitment to our core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. These values are not just words—they guide our behaviors, decisions, and actions every day. They are the foundation of our business and the reason for our continued success.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact careers@carlisle.com.
INFORMATION SECURITY ALERT
All applicants for careers with Carlisle will be submitted through this site. Carlisle will not extend job offers without prior in-person or visual correspondence and we will not ask you to provide private personal information for a background check prior to extending a job offer. For more information, please review our Privacy policy.
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Who's Hiring
- Sandia National Laboratories106
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- Technology & Software53
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in R&D project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or technical discipline required
- 3 to 7 years of project management experience in an R&D or product development environment
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential strongly preferred
- Experience with stage-gate development processes and cross-functional team coordination
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to the industry such as FDA or ISO standards
Tips for Your R&D Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to stage-gate language
R&D hiring managers scan for stage-gate process familiarity and milestone-driven language. Replace vague phrases like 'managed projects' with specifics: which phase you owned, what gate criteria you met, and how you kept cross-functional teams aligned across development cycles.
Highlight cross-functional coordination experience
R&D project managers sit at the intersection of science, engineering, regulatory, and commercial teams. Your resume should name the functions you coordinated, not just the deliverables. Hiring managers want proof you can translate between technical and non-technical stakeholders without losing fidelity.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists r&d project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by development phase
R&D project manager roles differ significantly depending on whether a company focuses on early discovery, clinical development, or late-stage commercialization. When searching, look for phase-specific language in job descriptions to target openings that match the type of R&D work you've actually done.
Prepare a technical depth question for interviews
Interviewers for r&d project manager roles frequently test whether you understand the science behind what you're managing. Prepare one question that shows genuine curiosity about the program's technical challenges. It signals you're a partner to researchers, not just a scheduler.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, ask about the portfolio size, number of concurrent projects, and access to resources. R&D project management workload varies widely between companies, and understanding it upfront lets you assess fit and negotiate from an informed position.
R&D Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most r&d project managers?
The most active employers for r&d project managers right now are Sandia National Laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Kraft Heinz, and the most openings are in California, New Mexico, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is typically strongest at pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies with active development pipelines.
How many r&d project manager jobs are remote?
About 35% of r&d project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability depends heavily on the company and development stage. Roles tied to lab operations, clinical site oversight, or regulated manufacturing tend to require on-site presence, while program management and portfolio coordination positions are more likely to offer flexible arrangements.
How do you become a r&d project manager?
Most r&d project managers start in a technical role within research, engineering, or a scientific function, then transition by taking on coordination responsibilities within their team. Building fluency in project management frameworks, earning a PMP or similar credential, and volunteering to lead cross-functional workstreams are the most direct paths to your first formal r&d project manager title.
Can I get hired as an r&d project manager with little experience?
Entry-level r&d project manager roles do exist, typically framed as associate or junior project manager positions within larger R&D organizations. Your strongest asset without direct experience is a technical background in the relevant field combined with demonstrated ownership of a project, process improvement, or initiative in a previous role, even if it was not formally titled project management.
What does the r&d project manager interview process look like?
The r&d project manager interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your project history and technical familiarity, and a panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders from science, regulatory, or commercial teams. Many companies include a case study or scenario exercise where you're asked to scope a development timeline, resolve a resource conflict, or manage a delayed milestone.
Where can I find and apply to r&d project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to r&d project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and development phase experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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