R&D- Engineer

Overview

The Powder Application Engineer serves as a liaison between Customers, R&D, Sales, and Technical Service to ensure all product and application requirements are met. In this role, they interpret project requests and develop specific strategies to achieve project objectives. The position involves hands-on tasks such as spraying standard panels and includes a background review to protect the business and its operations and reputation.

• Conduct customer field audits, screen products, optimize processes, and investigate quality issues.
• Perform essential hands-on tasks like spraying standard panels.
• Manage complex technologies with moderate supervision as an Application Engineer I.
• Provide customer technical service: respond to questions and concerns and communicate product specifications.
• Partner with Technical Service and customers to perform line surveys, conduct audits, and develop operational guidelines.
• Provide technical direction and on-site assistance to stakeholders regarding product application, working across various locations based on project need or technical expertise.
• Serve as a liaison between Sales/Technical Service and R&D to develop a comprehensive understanding of customer application needs and operations.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to review product specifications, evaluate new or updated equipment, and facilitate product development.
• Ensure all documentation is data-driven and rigorous to support project objectives.
• Utilize quality tools and analytical concepts for thorough quality issue investigations; work with stakeholders to ensure effective resolution.
• Maintain the Powder Application Laboratory, ensuring a clean and well-ordered environment and that all equipment remains in optimal operating condition.
• Commit to future cross-training in additional coating technologies, such as liquid or e-coat.
• Review and update existing test procedures utilized within the Powder Application Lab.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support team and organizational goals.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country for which you are applying for employment (without sponsorship for employment work visa and/or permanent residence status).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor
  19s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math field.
• Previous experience working in a powder coating laboratory environment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the powder coating field.

• A combined five years of experience in powder coating formulation and field applications.
• General knowledge of application systems typically utilized in industrial field environments.
• Basic Knowledge understanding of the complete finishing line process
• Deep knowledge of powder coating specifications and their direct impact on product performance on customer production lines.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse personnel, ranging from line operators to senior management.
• Hands-on experience with corporate EHS standards, including the creation of work instructions and performing Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) reviews.
• Competency in Lean Six Sigma (LSS) and Design of Experiments (DOE) methodologies.

Travel:
Expected 30%; flexibility for up to 50% Domestic and International

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H-1B visa.