Senior Engineer- R & D

Senior Engineer

SFS is seeking a Senior Engineer for our R & D/Innovation team in our Wyomissing, PA location. This position is ideal for an ambitious individual who will drive the development and industrialization of advanced fastening and cold-forming solutions, combining deep materials expertise with strong project leadership to deliver high-impact innovations for the construction industry.

For 55 years SFS has been America's partner of choice, supplying over 26 billion fasteners to commercial construction projects. This role offers a competitive starting salary and a generous benefit package including profit sharing, company 401(k) contribution, health/dental/vision insurance offerings, a tuition reimbursement program and other valuable benefits!

Responsibilities

• Lead complex product and process development projects using Stage-Gate methodology
• Define and optimize materials, geometries, and forming processes
• Drive technical problem-solving for challenging applications and customer requirements
• Own and steer prototyping, validation strategies, and performance testing
• Collaborate with key customers, internal stakeholders and professional associations on technical solutions
• Ensure Engineering Changes (ECNs) process stability and industrialization readiness
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and associates
• Act as a role model for engineering excellence and accountability
• Contribute to continuous improvement of tools, processes, quality tests' programs and standards
• Other duties as assigned

The Ideal Candidate

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field
• PhD is a plus, particularly in materials, metallurgy, or forming processes
• 7+ years of experience in product development and engineering within industrial or construction environments
• Engineering tools (CAD, SAP, Katia, 3D printing, Confluence, Jira, Microsoft Office package, Copilot, etc.)
• Record in leading complex technical projects from concept to industrialization
• Deep expertise in steel, materials behavior, and cold forming technologies

Why this role at SFS

• Lead impactful innovation — work on large-scale projects shaping next-generation fastening and construction solutions
• Own and influence — high technical ownership, direct exposure to customers, and involvement in strategic programs
• Grow globally — operate in an international environment with cross-industry exposure (Construction, Automotive, Medical, Aerospace) and career mobility opportunities

Location: 1045 Spring Street Wyomissing, PA 19610

Standard Hours: 8am-5pm (flexible)

Our employees are the driving force behind our successful and dynamically growing company. Join the SFS team and shape the future with us!

SFS Group USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer