Process Engineer R&D

<Strong>At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers’ experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</Strong>

West Chicago, IL

Masonite Careers

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-8e366bd color--green elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="8e366bd" data-element_type="heading.default">OUR CULTURE:</div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7677bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7677bec" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5205513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5205513" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;"><br />At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hire people that demonstrate integrity under pressure. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">Our employees are flexible, versatile and resilient. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what&rsquo;s on the other side.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn&rsquo;t hide behind closed doors.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> https://www.masonite.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: <p dir="LTR">This role is responsible for understanding different printing technologies, identify the best fit for the business, test, evaluate, qualify, and implement the same in the production supporting multiple teams within the company.&nbsp; Provide ongoing support for cost optimization projects, quality improvement, and resolving process issues in operations.</p> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -81px; top: -20.0028px;">&nbsp;</div>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Serve as a technical lead for designing or developing new digital printing processes for finishing door systems.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Product Development Team and Manufacturing Team to develop/improve finishing product and processes, scale-up, plant optimization, and future plant design.</li> <li>Responsible for initial scoping of new equipment, requirements generation (defining key metrics for performance), developing experimental designs, running experiments/trials, performing advance statistical analysis of the data (analyzing results), formulating recommendations, reporting results (technical documents and technical presentations).</li> <li>Supports scale-up of new equipment and technology in manufacturing plants, including the development of standard operating procedures, technical training of operators, and scale-up to meet project objectives.</li> <li>Provide ongoing support for cost optimization projects, resolving quality issues, and addressing complex manufacturing problems in a timely fashion.</li> <li>Stay abreast of digital printing and related finishing technologies.</li> </ul> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -66px; top: -20.0028px;">&nbsp;</div>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution</li> </ul> <p dir="DEFAULT">&nbsp;</p> <p dir="LTR"><u><strong>Experience</strong></u>:</p> <ul> <li>Technical experience in R&amp;D or digital finishing manufacturing processes including knowledge of installation and performance of inkjet printheads, printer systems, supplies, <span class="WMO2">encryption/authentication</span> technologies, <span class="WMO2">firmware/applications,</span> and their interactions for the production of high quality finishes.</li> <li>2 years of experience</li> <li>Experience in Technology and Product Development using Stage Gate Process</li> <li>Minimum of two years Ink Jet or Print Industry experience (inkjet lead preferred)</li> <li>Ability to work in a team environment. Ability to lead and coordinate technical initiatives. Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Computer and Software Skills</li> </ul> <div id="gtx-trans" style="position: absolute; left: -116px; top: 25.3608px;">&nbsp;</div>