Research And Development Engineer - Plastics Manufacturing - Base Salary To 110K/Year - Little Rock, AR
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Overview
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$85,000-$110,000/year
Job Description
Research and Development Engineer- Plastics Manufacturing- Base Salary to 110k/year- Little Rock, AR
- Our client, a well-established global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Research and Development Engineer to support new product development, product testing, prototyping, and continuous improvement initiatives within an industrial plastics manufacturing environment. This position will work in a technically advanced laboratory setting supporting product innovation, mechanical testing, material analysis, and manufacturing process improvement.
- This is an onsite position with a flexible Monday-Friday day shift schedule in a state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering lab environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct research, testing, analysis, and validation for new and existing industrial plastic products
- Support product development, prototyping, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Design, model, and modify components and products using 3D CAD software
- Develop and execute laboratory and mechanical testing procedures
- Analyze product performance, testing data, and material characteristics
- Prepare technical reports, testing summaries, and engineering documentation
- Maintain laboratory notebooks and technical records supporting product development and patent documentation
- Assemble, install, and test products, prototypes, and mechanical components
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory and analytical testing equipment
- Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Production, and Product Management teams regarding product performance and process improvements
- Ensure products and processes meet company and regulatory standards
- Support manufacturing process validation and product quality initiatives
- Provide technical support for existing and newly developed products
- Participate in project planning, scheduling, and progress reporting
- Assist with technical training and knowledge transfer initiatives
- Travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities and customer locations as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
- 3+ years of Research and Development (R&D) Engineering experience within industrial product manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting mechanical systems, product development, product testing, or manufacturing engineering initiatives
- Experience using mechanical and material analytical testing equipment including calipers, micrometers, gauges, and related measurement tools
- Experience with laboratory testing, product validation, and technical documentation
- 3D CAD modeling experience using NX, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar software
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to travel approximately 15-20% to manufacturing facilities and customer locations
Compensation:
- Base salary in the 85k – 110k/year range
- Bonus potential eligible, up to 15%
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Educational assistance and career advancement opportunities
- Technically advanced laboratory environment with prototyping, 3D printing, and machine shop capabilities
- Stable global organization with continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives
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Candidates can expect a pay range of $85,000 and $110,000 per year.
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