OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Develops new products and optimizes existing products.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION – DEPARTMENT:

• Support of R&D production trials, which includes preparation of trial documentation, attendance, and sample collection, labeling, and storage.
• Perform design of experiments (DOE). Propose and execute experiment plans. Analyze and report laboratory and production data in support of projects.
• Preparation of test samples from R&D production trials, which includes slitting and joining for tensile testing and wear and tear fatigue testing.
• Lab testing, which includes melt flow, tensile strength, wear and tear, coefficient of friction, abrasion, dimensional measurements … etc.
• Support manufacturing team with process improvement and troubleshooting projects.
• Lead raw material qualification projects in collaboration with supply chain and manufacturing teams.
• Maintenance and upkeep of lab equipment, accessories, and supplies.
• Maintaining R&D inventory of production prototypes and shipping out of customer prepared samples for evaluation and field testing.
• Prepare project updates and technical reports for supervisor outlining progress and next steps.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements/preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or related field.
• Required – 3 to 7 years experience in research and development, application engineering, or process engineering
• Required – Read, Write and Comprehend English.
• Preferred – R&D laboratory experience including polymer products testing, mixing of rubber or plastic materials.
• Preferred – Statistical process control (SPC) experience or training.
• Preferred – Mechanical or chemical engineering background.
• Preferred - understanding of MRP systems.