KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the design and participate in design reviews of various sections within the equipment and tooling to meet required specifications.
- Research paper/materials technology for opportunities to develop new products.
- Complete research needed for processing and forming paper (i.e. raw materials, chemistry, and extensibility of paper related to forming).
- Develop testing plans and data tables for analyzing with engineering staff.
- Develop paper tooling and technical process standards for the Paper Product line.
- Read and interpret work orders and specifications.
- Assist Marketing and Manufacturing departments on product design and production.
- Provide input on job estimates and market sizing for new products as required.
- Help with concept and layout drawings as well as drawing changes to ensure design meets accepted engineering standards and project requirements.
- Participate in design reviews for evaluation of work order requirements.
- Assist in representing the design team in customer and final design reviews.
- Ensure design considerations, concepts and calculations are documented and filed.
- Direct various design activities on assigned projects.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering and/or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of fiber-based materials.
- Knowledge of 3D CAD software and analysis tools
- Ability to apply engineering and scientific principles to develop new product and resolve problems.
- Willingness to travel 15% as required for the role.
- A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent basis. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position.