What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Process Engineer position at International Cordage East LTD?
InCord has an opening for an R&D Process Engineer. The R&D Process Engineer will drive the Company's growth through the research and development of new and existing processes and products. In addition, this individual will supervise the Technical Services Department and oversee all new product development processes for custom manufacturing projects.
InCord is the leading manufacturer in the safety netting industry. We are proud to have been named a Top Workplace in CT every year since 2011 by its employees. Our growth and success over the years have been founded in a unique business culture based on employee empowerment, strong customer relationships, and innovative solutions. InCord also cares deeply about our planet. InCord is Green Business Platinum Certified.
Want to be a part of a great company and an exciting culture? Join the InCord Team!
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Job Responsibilities :
- Creates new products and modifies existing products to enhance quality and product function.
- Leads new product development from initial conception to mass or small-scale production through defining, design, building, and testing such products.
- Maintains and assesses current processes to identify weaknesses and implement improvements.
- Leads customer specific projects regarding the research and design of products or materials that align with the needs of the customer's request.
- Liaison to senior management regarding updates and progress on new product development, research and implementations.
- Collaborates with necessary team members and departments to ensure timely planning, execution and implementation of new products and processes.
- Resource to Sales Managers for assessing new customer requests or modifications of current products and designs.
- Provides communication of technical expertise directly to the customer upon the request of the Sales Manager.
- Responsible for internal and external product testing including control of the test environment, setup, safety plans, and execution.
- Occasional travel to customers, job sites, or events in relation to ongoing or special projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Work Location : On-site, Colchester CT
