Job description

Position Overview

The R&D Process Engineer ensures the proper application of engineering practices, procedures, and criteria while making certain the project goals of cost, quality and timeliness are met. The R&D Process Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing new products or processes as well as improving current existing ones. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that all products meet customer needs, are of high quality, and are cost-effective. The R&D Process Engineer coordinates the flow of information between sales/marketing and operations team to develop accurate proposal documentation, project timelines and implementation.

Essential Job Functions

• Verify all finished goods are compliant with product and internal quality standards
• Identify manufacturing deficiencies and determine root causes
• Oversee and track corrective action processes
• Perform failure testing on defective products & review on-going production data
• Proactively identify and initiate opportunities to improve product and packaging performance, reduce cost, increase material utilization, integrate new products/processes into production and reduce variation.
• Implement necessary changes and update all internal documentation.
• Collect, review, and present equipment reliability results and performance data to determine optimal equipment set-up to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
• Manage projects through design review process from project scope charters through successful startup.
• Working with the plant operational teams on providing training, writing appropriate standard operating procedures, as well as maintenance training plans & parts.
• Become knowledgeable in Plant operation procedures in order to distinguish areas for development
• Work effectively as a team member by communicating clearly and efficiently to provide innovative solutions
• Actively continue personal development/improvement initiatives that align with business objectives and job functions to provide increased contributions.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering or acceptable technical program. Candidates holding degrees in non-science related disciplines with substantial experiences in quality, manufacturing and project management may also be considered
• Previous experience in a manufacturing role
• Basic metallurgy, plastics and extrusion knowledge
• Knowledge of industry specific regulatory standards (ASTM, ISO, UL, NEC, etc.)
• Strong problem solving proficiencies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• McKinney, TX 75069: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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