Process & Product Development Engineer

Key Responsibilities Product & Process Development

• Lead development and implementation of new pultruded fiberglass products and manufacturing processes
• Conduct trials, testing, and validation for new materials, profiles, and process changes
• Support Sales with technical input and cost analysis for product quotations

• Troubleshoot pultrusion process issues related to resin systems, fiber wet-out, die performance, cure control, and line efficiency
• Improve process stability, throughput, and product quality
• Develop and maintain process documentation and operating standards

• Lead lean manufacturing and process improvement initiatives
• Implement scrap reduction and waste elimination strategies
• Track performance metrics and support cost-saving projects

• Partner with Quality Control to improve process capability and consistency
• Support corrective action and root cause analysis efforts
• Implement process controls to reduce defects and variation

• Act as a technical resource to Sales, Production, QC, and management
• Support new product launches and process changes across departments

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in manufacturing process engineering, product development, or continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills

• Experience in fiberglass pultrusion, composites manufacturing, or reinforced plastics
• Knowledge of resin systems (polyester, vinyl ester, epoxy) and fiber reinforcement processes
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and quality systems

• Process optimization and root cause analysis
• Project leadership and cross-functional coordination
• Technical documentation and standardization
• Data-driven decision making
• Clear written and verbal communication