R&D Engineer

Job Type: Full-time exempt / On Site Leominster, MA

Work Schedule: 8 Hour Shift – Day Shift – Monday to Friday

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably chemical, or Equivalent work experience/knowledge

The R&D Engineer is responsible for assisting with the design/redesign and testing of our products. In this role you will be working closely with the R&D team to create functional design concepts, test existing designs, and oversee the implementation of development products.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Conduct research and development activities for new and existing products and apply research theories, principles, and models when performing experiments and related activities

· Summarize research results and communicate findings. Assess the scope of research projects and ensure projects are on time and within budget

· Work with management team in planning, costing, and implementing production and project budget

· Collaborate with the engineering, sales, and marketing departments on product feasibility

· Redesigning existing products to enhance functionality or reduce costs

· Resolve product issues

· Collaborate with production engineer on the production process

· Create and optimize Job Travelers on M1 system or Excel

· Assist with process improvement and the improvement of in process Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

· Other applicable duties/tasks as assigned

Qualification and Skills/Minimum Job Requirements:

· Exceptional analytical and mathematical skills

· Proficient with computer design software

· Excellent communication skills

· Experience with project management

· Ability to translate design concepts into physical objects

· Strong multi-tasking, time management, and organizational skills

· Prolonged periods working on feet and/or sitting, using computer, tools, and equipment, and performing actions that could entail bending and stooping

· Visual acuity