Job Description

Join our operations team where you will be influential in shaping our business strategy and ensuring we have the most effective operations. Be your own boss by creating your own career path and pushing your professional limits.

Position Title:

R&D Process Engineer

FLSA Classification:

Exempt \xe2\x80\x93 Salaried

Job Code:

Employee Class:

Salaried

Department:

Deckorators

Reports to:

Engineering Manager

General Summary

The R&D Process Engineer is responsible for designing and implementing new processes, process improvements, and products. The incumbent will drive improvements in productivity, product quality, or key product attributes.

Works under general direction of the Engineering Manager; exercises discretion and judgment on work priority on a regular basis; and high degree of creativity is expected.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the R&D process development discipline and works to execute the team\xe2\x80\x99s strategic objectives.
• Researches and develops new technologies to enhance efficiencies, product quality and productivity.
• Works with the Engineering Manager to develop, oversee, and complete projects.
• Develops and executes experiments at laboratory scale through production trials as needed to accomplish department goals. Collects, interprets, and reports data appropriately.
• Identifies and implements changes to the process to implement new products.
• Troubleshoots production related problems and helps develop future solutions to these problems.
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of related machinery and equipment for possible operation applications and assists in machinery and equipment specification.
• Develop understanding of product testing methods and product end use requirements. Develop the production capability to efficiently produce products that meet customer requirements.
• Prepares various reports as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Specifications

Knowledge

• Bachelor degree in engineering related discipline (preferred chemical, mechanical, or plastics) or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years of profile extrusion experience, manufacturing or process development environment is preferred.
• Working experience with AutoCad, / SolidWorks, or similar is preferred.
• Strong technical orientation, able to use and build on their technical education, training, and experience to perform well in an R&D work environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Preferred experience and knowledge on UFP\xe2\x80\x99s organization, culture, and product lines.

Skills and abilities

• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public.
• Demonstrated proficiency to manage multiple tasks, pay attention to details, to set priorities, and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instruction, and ability to provide written and oral instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to be mobile in the work environment.
• Ability to apply business math to manufacturing processes.
• Ability to use a computer, and proficiency of the use of MS Office and other business and engineering software
• Demonstrated skill in improving processes and develop efficiencies in manufacturing processes

Conduct

• Self-managing; works well under little supervision
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Good interpersonal skills and good communicator
• Process oriented
• Strong organization skills and detail oriented
• Able to handle fast-paced work environment
• Be a team player and support the Company\xe2\x80\x99s goals
• Conducts in a professional manner
• Ability to pass a drug test

Working Conditions

Working environment is favorable. Requires standing and walking for 75% of the time, talking, hearing and seeing are essential duties; sitting at a desk for long periods of time are also required. Travel may be required.

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

\xe2\x80\x9cUFP Industries and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin\xe2\x80\x9d

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Universal Forest Products