Research and Development Engineer- Dalton GA

About the Role

We’re looking for an established R&D Engineer who helps drive technological advancements and contributes to the success of innovative projects. This role will conduct research, design experiments, and develop new technologies or products.

Responsibilities

• 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 transfer new products and technologies from laboratory prototypes to production scale.
• Assist with process and technical support for R&D projects implemented in manufacturing.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• 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.
• Able to set up, run, and/or interpret results from a wide variety of laboratory test equipment.

Skills

• 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.

About Mohawk Industries

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Our 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.