R&D Engineer I: Polymer & Process Innovator

Trex; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) With Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Education

Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Trex, located in Winchester, Virginia, seeks an R&D Engineer to improve, design, and develop new and existing products, formulations, and equipment. You will support the Research and Development team by developing resources and vendors to meet Trex needs.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 0–5 years of experience in thermoplastic processing or chemical manufacturing. Strong CAD (SolidWorks) and hands-on aptitude are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 0–5 years of thermoplastic processing, chemical manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in polymerization processes or product design is preferred.
• 6 Sigma experience is a plus.
• SolidWorks 3D CAD experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
• Design, develop, and improve Trex products, processes, and raw materials.
• Generate project ideas to improve Trex costs, profitability, market share, and product offering.
• Conduct safe execution of pilot and plant trials and tests.
• Develop required operating parameters for material and equipment.
• Understand raw material and product testing techniques, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Develop all required product, process, and raw material documentation.
• Communicate and consult with outside technical resources.
• Communicate project status across the organization.
• Promote a safe and environmentally responsible work environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Skills

Polymerization processes

Mechanical aptitude

6 Sigma

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 3D CAD

Job description

Trex, located in Winchester, Virginia, seeks an R&D Engineer to improve, design, and develop new and existing products, formulations, and equipment. You will support the Research and Development team by developing resources and vendors to meet Trex needs.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering with 0–5 years of experience in thermoplastic processing or chemical manufacturing. Strong CAD (SolidWorks) and hands-on aptitude are preferred.