Team Lead, R&D Fire Test Lab

In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee all aspects of Carlisle’s fire testing operations, including laboratory management, fire test equipment, testing protocols, safety, data analysis, and continuous improvement. You’ll lead a team of technical professionals while partnering closely with R&D scientists, engineers, regulatory teams, and business leaders to support new product development and maintain Carlisle’s industry-leading standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in fire testing, combustion science, or fire protection engineering, along with hands-on expertise operating, designing, calibrating, and troubleshooting fire test equipment. You’ll evaluate and implement new testing capabilities, oversee capital equipment projects, interpret complex test data, and represent Carlisle within ASTM committees and industry code development organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Fire Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science, or a related field (Master’s or Ph.D. preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in fire testing, combustion science, fire protection engineering, or a related technical field
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing laboratory operations and technical teams
• Strong knowledge of ASTM, UL, FM, and NFPA fire test methods, building codes, and combustion behavior of polymeric materials
• Experience supporting new product development and regulatory approvals

At Carlisle, our culture is built on seven core values: Start with Safety, Focus on Customers, Act with Integrity, Pursue Excellence, Better Every Day, Drive Innovation, and Deliver Results. If you’re passionate about advancing fire safety through technical excellence and leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

At Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), we’re the market leader in commercial roofing systems, protecting the buildings where people work, learn, heal, and live. We’re seeking an experienced Team Leader - Fire Test Lab to lead our state-of-the-art fire testing laboratory and drive innovation in fire safety, product development, and code compliance.