R&D Engineer I
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences.
We need to extract sections: About the role (intro), Responsibilities (list), Requirements (Education/experience), Qualifications? maybe "Preferred Skills & Experience". Skills? Could combine. Benefits & Perks. Pay (Salary). Schedule? Not mentioned. So no Schedule.
We must not include EEO boilerplate, E-Verify, etc. Also remove duplicated lines.
Let's parse content:
Intro paragraphs:
"When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. As a Trex R&D Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the improvement, design and development of new and existing products, formulations, and equipment. As a member of our Research and Development team, you’ll be developing resources and vendors capable of meeting the company’s needs."
Then "Responsibilities" heading with bullet list:
- 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%.
Then "JOB LOCATION Winchester, Virginia, United States POSITION TYPE Full-Time/Regular". This is minor metadata; we can put in a short
.
Then "Experience We are looking for someone with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 0 to 5 years of experience in thermoplastic processing, chemical manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance."
Then "Preferred Skills & ExperienceExperience in manufacturing or research experience in polymerization processes or product design.thermoplastic processing, chemical manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance.Experience in 6 Sigma a plus.Product or process design experience utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD, demonstrated hands on mechanical aptitude". This seems messy due to missing spaces. We'll need to parse: "Preferred Skills & Experience Experience in manufacturing or research experience in polymerization processes or product design. thermoplastic processing, chemical manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance. Experience in 6 Sigma a plus. Product or process design experience utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD, demonstrated hands on mechanical aptitude". We'll treat as list.
Then "At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity." This is more about culture; could be part of About the role or separate "About Trex". We'll include in About the role.
Then "SALARY Base Salary Range: $71,000 - $100,000 annually. The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary. At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and consider the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers."
Then "In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below."
Then "Benefits & Perks We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck: Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program. 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar. Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab. Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby. Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price. Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount."
Then "Who We Are Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes. Everything We Do Is Grounded In Our Values And Guided By Our Beliefs. We Are Looking For Candidates Who Embody Our Core Values Innovate with PurposeObsess Over the CustomerOwn the OutcomeOperate with Excellence and EfficiencyWin Together At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex."
Then "CAREER ADVANCEMENT At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future."
Then EOE etc which we remove.
We need to decide sections: About the role (intro + culture + who we are + career advancement maybe). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (education/experience). Qualifications/Skills (preferred skills). Benefits (list). Pay (salary). Possibly combine Qualifications and Skills? The instruction list includes Qualifications, Skills as possible headings. We can have Requirements for education/experience, and Skills for preferred skills.
We must not create sections with filler. All sections have content.
We need to output HTML fragment only.
Let's craft:
About the role
When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. As a Trex R&D Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the improvement, design and development of new and existing products, formulations, and equipment. As a member of our Research and Development team, you’ll be developing resources and vendors capable of meeting the company’s needs. At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity. Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes. Everything We Do Is Grounded In Our Values And Guided By Our Beliefs. We Are Looking For Candidates Who Embody Our Core Values Innovate with PurposeObsess Over the CustomerOwn the OutcomeOperate with Excellence and EfficiencyWin Together At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex. At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.
That's a lot but okay.
Then location and position type maybe as a short p: Job Location: Winchester, Virginia, United States | Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
but we shouldn't use strong? It's okay but maybe just plain text. We'll keep simple.
Then Responsibilities:
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%.
Then Requirements:
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 0 to 5 years of experience in thermoplastic processing, chemical manufacturing, or mechanical
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Output ONLY the HTML fragment — no /, no markdown code fences. We need to extract sections: About the role (intro), Responsibilities (list), Requirements (Education/experience), Qualifications? maybe "Preferred Skills & Experience". Skills? Could combine. Benefits & Perks. Pay (Salary). Schedule? Not mentioned. So no Schedule. We must not include EEO boilerplate, E-Verify, etc. Also remove duplicated lines. Let's parse content: Intro paragraphs: "When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. As a Trex R&D Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the improvement, design and development of new and existing products, formulations, and equipment. As a member of our Research and Development team, you’ll be developing resources and vendors capable of meeting the company’s needs." Then "Responsibilities" heading with bullet list: - 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%. Then "JOB LOCATION Winchester, Virginia, United States POSITION TYPE Full-Time/Regular". This is minor metadata; we can put in a short
. Then "Experience We are looking for someone with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 0 to 5 years of experience in thermoplastic processing, chemical manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance." Then "Preferred Skills & ExperienceExperience in manufacturing or research experience in polymerization processes or product design.thermoplastic processing, chemical manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance.Experience in 6 Sigma a plus.Product or process design experience utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD, demonstrated hands on mechanical aptitude". This seems messy due to missing spaces. We'll need to parse: "Preferred Skills & Experience Experience in manufacturing or research experience in polymerization processes or product design. thermoplastic processing, chemical manufacturing, or mechanical maintenance. Experience in 6 Sigma a plus. Product or process design experience utilizing SolidWorks 3D CAD, demonstrated hands on mechanical aptitude". We'll treat as list. Then "At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity." This is more about culture; could be part of About the role or separate "About Trex". We'll include in About the role. Then "SALARY Base Salary Range: $71,000 - $100,000 annually. The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary. At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and consider the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers." Then "In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below." Then "Benefits & Perks We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck: Time Off: We’ll give you paid holidays and paid vacation. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We’ll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program. 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we’ll match it dollar for dollar. Tuition Reimbursement: We’re all about lifting each other to the next level. When you’re ready to get the degree, we’ll pick up part of the tab. Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby. Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price. Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you’ll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We’ll give you a discount." Then "Who We Are Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes. Everything We Do Is Grounded In Our Values And Guided By Our Beliefs. We Are Looking For Candidates Who Embody Our Core Values Innovate with PurposeObsess Over the CustomerOwn the OutcomeOperate with Excellence and EfficiencyWin Together At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex." Then "CAREER ADVANCEMENT At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future." Then EOE etc which we remove. We need to decide sections: About the role (intro + culture + who we are + career advancement maybe). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (education/experience). Qualifications/Skills (preferred skills). Benefits (list). Pay (salary). Possibly combine Qualifications and Skills? The instruction list includes Qualifications, Skills as possible headings. We can have Requirements for education/experience, and Skills for preferred skills. We must not create sections with filler. All sections have content. We need to output HTML fragment only. Let's craft:
About the role
When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way. As a Trex R&D Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the improvement, design and development of new and existing products, formulations, and equipment. As a member of our Research and Development team, you’ll be developing resources and vendors capable of meeting the company’s needs. At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity. Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes. Everything We Do Is Grounded In Our Values And Guided By Our Beliefs. We Are Looking For Candidates Who Embody Our Core Values Innovate with PurposeObsess Over the CustomerOwn the OutcomeOperate with Excellence and EfficiencyWin Together At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex. At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.
That's a lot but okay. Then location and position type maybe as a short p:Job Location: Winchester, Virginia, United States | Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
but we shouldn't use strong? It's okay but maybe just plain text. We'll keep simple. Then Responsibilities: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%.
Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering and 0 to 5 years of experience in thermoplastic processing, chemical manufacturing, or mechanical