EWP Quality Laboratory Development Coordinator

Boise Cascade • White City, OR

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About The Position

The Engineered Wood Products Quality Lab/Development Coordinator supervises and coordinates activities of all phases of the Product Development lab operation including material collection, manufacturing, testing, and data analysis. Will be familiar with a variety of manufacturing techniques, field applications, and codes and standards involving structural composites. In particular, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and prefabricated wood I joists (PWIJ).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Wood Science and Technology, or equivalent.
• 5-7 years industry experience in Engineered Wood Products or engineering.
• Strong statistics background including Design of Experiments and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Requires advanced level of understanding in project management systems and techniques.
• Requires knowledge of applicable government and industry codes and standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a quality control or quality assurance department.
• Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and statistical software.
• Mechanical and physical property testing and knowledge of standard test methods.
• Previous experience operating a universal test frame, sensors for data acquisition, and associated software.
• Professional Engineering License.

Responsibilities

• Run test protocols, data collection and recording; maintain laboratory equipment, calibrate laboratory instruments, and management of data.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining projects developed within the engineering and quality control departments.
• Interpret results, assist with the technical design of projects, and supervise associates as needed for project purposes.
• Ensure that samples are collected and prepared; gather data on samples; run established standardized and special tests relative to code and process control requirements.
• Manage projects and conduct trials and testing as needed while following all applicable standards and operating procedures.
• Maintain testing database, validates data integrity, analyzes and reports results.
• Work with production and quality control technicians to set-up, manufacture and prepare all test material.
• Coordinate maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Responsible for maintaining lab SDS and all other health and safety requirements.
• Assist with development or investigation of industry standards.
• Dotted-line authority to supervise production and quality control areas when related to projects they are managing.
• Coordinate project assignments with product development team, the manufacturing plant, and 3rd-party Quality Control agency and lab technician(s).
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees