Advanced Engineer R&DLocation(s): Granville, OH, US, 43023-1200 Function: Research and Development Audience: Experienced Professional Work Arrangement: On Site Requisition ID: 70645 The Advanced Engineer R&D will support new process development and improvement of existing processes by developing, optimizing, and validating processes mimics and implementing at scale. This role provides hands-on engineering expertise for wet laid mat and single-sided coating processes, helping translate lab and pilot learnings into practical solutions for scale-up, manufacturing improvement, and commercialization.
Reports to: New Business Development Lab LeaderJob Responsibilities
Develop and optimize wet laid mat and single-sided coating processes for new and existing processes. Create and improve lab and pilot-scale process mimics to accelerate learning and support scale-up decisions. Provide engineering support for troubleshooting and improving current manufacturing processes. Plan and execute experiments and trials, analyze data, and communicate clear recommendations. Collaborate with product development, manufacturing, operations, and commercial partners to move ideas from concept to implementation.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering discipline.
Engineering experience in process development, process optimization, manufacturing support, or pilot-scale experimentation.
Strong problem-solving, data analysis, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Comfortable working hands-on in laboratory, pilot, and manufacturing environments.
CFD modeling experience; Ansys experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering.
Experience with wet laid mat processes, including paper or glass mat manufacturing.
Experience with single-sided coating application and coating methods, processes and products common in the paper and building materials markets.
Experience developing and using process mimics to support product development, optimization, and scale-up.
