Research and Development Engineer

Mathews Brothers Co; Belfast (ME); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mathews Brothers Co is looking for a Research and Development Engineer in Belfast, Maine. This role focuses on designing and developing new products while improving existing ones. You will work closely with various departments including Manufacturing Operations and Sales to find innovative solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, experience with AutoCAD, and strong analytical skills. Join our team to contribute to exciting project developments in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for new product design and development.
• Creating engineering drawings and reports for R&D projects.
• Performing hardware tests on products.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Research and Development Engineer

Department: Engineering Department

Reports To: Director of Engineering

General Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Engineering, the Research and Development Engineer is responsible for new product design and development as well as current product improvements and testing. This role will collaborate closely with other members of the Engineering team as well as Manufacturing Operations, Purchasing, and Sales. The successful individual in this role is a motivated problem solver that can find creative product solutions and improvements.

Essential Job Functions

• New product development/design
• Creating engineering drawings for R&D projects
• Creating engineering reports for R&D projects
• Finding solutions for service issues
• Performing hardware tests on products – AAMA Standards Tests
• Track R&D Costs for financial team reporting
• Maintain test wall data, reports, and records

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Skills/Experience/Training Required

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar education and/or experience in a related field
• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor or similar software is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Manufacturing experience a plus
• Experience using 3D printing equipment a plus
• Experience designing for 3D printing a plus
• CNC milling and G-code experience a plus
• Thermal modeling experience a plus
• Experience in the window and/or building industry a plus
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both on an individual basis and as part of a team