Establish and maintain testing criteria for components and products to assure performance / conformance with ISO 9000, customer and industry standards.
Provide technical support for capital improvement projects.
Effectively track and manage multiple projects/priorities.
Collaborate with internal and external suppliers to ensure components meet quality standards.
Partner with Product Manager and Sales in the development of new products.
Provide customers with technical support for new and existing product lines.
Lead development or redesign of compounds and subcomponents.
Support plant and product activities to drive cost reduction programs.
Develop specialized components and perform product testing to support development and certification processes.
Determine appropriate hardware and design to complement and meet application requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to ensure components meet quality standards.
Experience and Education Required
BS in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
Training in rubber chemistry / compounding a plus
Experience with application engineering; Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) a plus
Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Analysis methods - desired
Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) - desired
Three to five years’ experience in Industrial design a plus
Three to five years’ experience with chemical application engineering / failure analysis–desired
Technical Skills
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Knowledge of manufacturing procedures and equipment capabilities
Knowledge of rubber / rubber compounds preferred.
Ability to travel.
Microsoft Excel / Word / PowerPoint / Outlook required.
Strong interpersonal skills / communication
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Follow written and verbal instructions.
HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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