Design Engineer, Powder Handling

Design Engineer, Powder Handling

Redwood Materials is seeking an entrepreneurial Engineer to support pilot projects and commercial scale production operations. This engineer will be responsible for leading continuous improvement projects across multiple manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead the specification, procurement, and implementation of powder handling equipment and sub-systems.
• Design equipment layout and resolve interferences and clashes with other equipment/utilities.
• Review and provide input on new process/equipment designs.
• Partner with mechanical development team to transition newly developed processes and equipment into manufacturing.
• Partner with process development team to bring novel process equipment to bear.
• Work with equipment suppliers to modify off-the-shelf equipment to fit process and layout constraints.
• Define lab testing requirements to develop a basis of design data set for powder handling equipment.

Desired Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanics, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.

• 5 - 7 years experience in Specialty Chemical Plant Operations and/or Design and Commissioning.

• Experience designing/troubleshooting powder handling systems and processes such as:

• Gravimetric/volumetric dosing systems

• Bin/silo design for flow

• Conveyor systems including mechanical and pneumatic

• Comminution and particle size analysis

• Strong mechanical aptitude, including understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing.

• Strong organizational and project management skills; previous project management experience preferred.

• Prior experience leading capital acquisition processes preferred

• Experience with industrial scale processes and equipment, including automation.

• Experience with structured capital process, including process/equipment validation.

• Technical writing experience.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft office software.

• Solid Modeling 3D CAD experience preferred.

• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Mechanical Engineer

Redwood Materials is seeking an entrepreneurial Mechanical Engineer to support pilot projects and commercial scale production operations. This engineer will be responsible for leading continuous improvement projects across multiple manufacturing lines.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead the specification, procurement, and implementation of capital equipment.
• Design tooling and fixtures.
• Review and provide input on new process/equipment designs.
• Partner with mechanical development team to transition newly developed processes and equipment into manufacturing.
• Create and own process work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Train manufacturing personnel on new processes and equipment.
• Analyze process data and metrics and drive improvements on safety, quality, and cost.
• Trouble-shoot and solve process and equipment issues.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects.

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude, including understanding of dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Strong organizational and project management skills; previous project management experience preferred.
• Prior experience leading capital acquisition processes.
• Experience with industrial scale processes and equipment, including automation.
• Detailed oriented with an analytical and structured approach to problem solving.
• Experience with statistical data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with structured capital process, including process/equipment validation.
• Technical writing experience.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft office software.
• Solid Modeling 3D CAD experience preferred.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.

Working Conditions:

• Split work environment between office and the production facility.
• Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility.
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time.
• May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs.