R&D Chemical/Materials Engineer

The Gund Company

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Engineering R&D Technician is a key resource in the Material and Product Development Processes to support business growth. The person shall lead external testing and certification projects. The individual will also provide internal laboratory testing service to the Engineering and Marketing Teams; Sales Teams/Customers; Global Sourcing Team and Manufacturing Facilities. Responsible for the design, development, alteration or modification of a particular line or type of product. Evaluates and reports on new devices, patents, or competitive items. Has latitude for independent and original action and decision plus some administrative and executive ability.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related field or equivalent work experience and on the job training
• Requires comprehensive technical ability and experience in a broad engineering field, 2 to 3 years of work experience with laboratory material testing
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of the organization
• Strong information systems skills including the use of business systems and Microsoft Office software
• Strong problem solving skills with people, processes and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Product design and development, customer and compliance agency liaison experience a plus
• Plastic and/or composites processing experience a plus.
• Machine shop experience a plus
• CAD/CAM experience a plus
• Ability to communicate and provide product training to sales and service, marketing team a plus

Responsibilities

• Liaise and Co-ordinate work with External Test Facilities, Standard and Certification Agencies
• Provide Testing Support to the Development Engineers on Project Validation, IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Provide Testing Support to Sales and Marketing Teams on Bench-Marking and Reverse Engineering.
• Provide Testing Support to Global Business Team on Materials Qualification.
• Provide Testing Support to Facilities’ ongoing Material Test Plans.
• Maintain and Update Test Logs and Prepare Test Reports
• Maintain Internal Testing Facility
• Develop in-depth knowledge of product and material standards relating to the company’s market development plans and growth model
• Assist Development Engineers to help facilitate project completion.

Benefits

• A safe and healthy work environment
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive, cost-effective employee benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability
• Saving Fund Assitance and discipline
• Regular employee feedback through our IDP (Individual Development Plan)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree