Shave Research Engineer

Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC•Milford, CT

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shave Research Engineer role supports business needs as outlined by the Senior Manager, Shave Science and Emerging Technology. They work with limited oversight to develop a research investigation plan and conduct research related to projects and project teams. The teammate will conduct in-depth analyses and integration of data derived from single or multiple tests to present a comprehensive picture and recommended actions. The individual coordinates the development and implementation of new methods to address specific product, process, and consumer issues. This role supports Edgewell’s mission to Make Useful Things Joyful by delivering transformative innovative concepts and technologies against unmet consumer and business needs. The role will work closely with Marketing and Product Testing teams to design and execute user studies that generate meaningful evidence of product performance improvements. These insights will inform iterative development, enabling the refinement of concepts based on both lab data and real-world user feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering field
Practical experience in Research and Development
Demonstrated solid, scientific-based understanding of the principles of concentrated area of science and consumer research.
“Up-to-date” knowledge and application of statistical analysis procedures for the investigation of product/process/consumer data.
In-depth functional understanding of technical tools that support testing (automated data collection systems, statistical software, Microsoft Office, etc.).
Maintains and expands “knowledge base” required within the area of work.
Demonstrated actions to take initiative, think and work independently, problem-solve, work in teams, and multitask; a solution-oriented professional.
Participates in cross functional and project teams by providing technical understanding of core areas of expertise.
Conducting all activities consistent with company and departmental policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of prototyping experience
Ability to work with engineers, technicians and toolmakers
Provide support to other departments, program management teams and manufacturing
Proficient in design and making prototyping fixtures for new concept study
Extensive knowledge and experience in machining, metal forming and other nontraditional processes such as EDM and CNC
Proficient in mechanical property tests such as tensile, elongation and microhardness testing
Knowledge in chemical analysis and Microstructure of steel
Proficient in Windows applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Solid understanding/design of electromechanical systems.
Knowledge in Laser welding and cutting.
Knowledge in dimensional and geometry measurement using OGP and Microscope
Knowledge in sourcing and integrating electromechanical equipment necessary to run and evaluate concepts.

Responsibilities

Lead one or more projects of greater level of complexity and scientific challenge.
May guide and/or coordinate tasks of Technicians, Interns, or Temporary personnel.
Design and execution of research investigations consistent with sound, robust scientific investigations that meet international standards and are defensible in front of the scientific community.
Responsible for designing a robust research study that is objective driven and meets the needs of the project team.
Presentation of all information in a manner that is coherent and accurately reflects the results obtained in the research investigation.
Maintain, train, and operate the equipment necessary for setting, potting, cross-sectioning and polishing metallographic samples.
Maintain and operate all equipment in the Metallurgical Lab in proper working order.
Maintain, train, operate and evaluate the equipment necessary for prototype development.
Maintain and operate all equipment in the Architecture Lab in proper working order.
Maintain, update and operate all ancillary energy systems.
Provide support for all assembly and testing equipment within the Prototype Lab.
Facilitate the design and implementation of prototype assembly fixtures.