Wilsonart is looking to develop and test new products or enhance existing products, applying knowledge of engineering, and implement new projects from inception to completion including connected patents.
Requirements
- Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions.
- Skill in utilizing spreadsheets, word processors, databases and PowerPoint.
- Skills in mathematics and data entry.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Knowledge of chemical, mechanical and physical principles.
- Knowledge of ISO-4586 preferred, not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop test specifications, procedures and objectives (Design of Experiments - DOE)
- Sets up and conducts tests from pilot to industrial scale to improve performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
- Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
- Determines nature of technical problems (using root cause analysis) and possible solutions, such as product redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
- Initiates cost reduction proposals and investigate proposals from other sources, compiles appropriate information, makes recommendations for action and checks on results obtained
- Lead projects or assist in the formulation of overall objectives, policies, plans and programs and provide technical and specialized functional services and recommendations for carrying them out.
Other
- 5+ years of experience in engineering, product/process development or technical role.
- Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to carry out tasks completely, efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Some travel, depending on project.
