Research and Development Engineer- Dalton GA

Mohawk Industries Inc.; Dalton, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries Inc. is seeking an experienced Research and Development Engineer to advance technologies and develop new materials for global flooring products. Based in Dalton, GA, you will conduct experiments, analyze results, and collaborate with product teams to translate lab innovations into scalable processes.

You will design and prototype new concepts, perform rigorous testing, and help transfer successful technologies to manufacturing, contributing to Mohawk’s leadership in the market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; equivalent education/experience.
• 2–4 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Able to set up, run and interpret results from a wide variety of laboratory test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Use scientific and engineering principles to develop new materials and products and create design specifications.
• Conduct research to identify market trends, competitor products and emerging technologies.
• Analyze data and literature to inform the development process.
• Conceive and develop new process technologies.
• Perform analyses, conduct research and draw conclusions about potential impacts.
• Collaborate with product managers and design teams to conceptualize new products or improvements.
• Design and fabricate prototypes.
• Perform testing of laboratory prototypes using standard test equipment.
• Analyze test data and make design modifications based on results.
• Transfer new products and technologies from lab prototypes to production scale.
• Provide process and technical support for R&D projects implemented in manufacturing.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Lab testing

Data analysis

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Research and Development Engineer - Dalton GA

Req Id: 91985 Job Location: Research and Development Engineer - Dalton GA

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The R&D Engineer is an established performer that helps drive technological advancements and contribute to the success of innovative projects. This role will be responsible for conducting research, designing experiments, and developing new technologies or products.

What you'll do:

• Use scientific and engineering principles to develop new materials and products as well as create detailed design specifications to support R&D and manufacturing projects.
• Conduct research to identify market trends, competitor products, and emerging technologies.
• Analyze data and scientific literature to inform the development process.
• Conceive and develop new process technologies.
• Perform accurate analyses, conduct research, and draw meaningful conclusions about potential job/work-area impacts.
• Collaborate with product managers and design teams to conceptualize new products or improvements to existing ones.
• Design and fabricate prototypes.
• Perform physical and analytical testing of laboratory prototypes using standard test equipment.
• Conduct experiments to test prototypes and validate product performance.
• Analyze test data and make design modifications based on results.
• Help to transfer new products and technologies from laboratory prototypes to production scale.
• Assist with process and technical support for R&D projects implemented in manufacturing.
• Performs other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control required.
• Able to set up, run and/or interpret results from a wide variety of laboratory test equipment.

What you’re good at:

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline.
• Able to perform hands-on laboratory work.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.