Manufacturing R&D Engineer - Dayton, United States - DRT Holdings, LLC

Description

Job Description

DRT Holdings, LLC is a leader in the metal packaging industry, focusing on supporting the production of beverage and food ends, through system and part sales and service. The metal packaging market is forecasted to grow significantly over the next several years because brand owners continue to choose infinitely recyclable metal packaging solutions over plastic or glass.

We are currently seeking a candidate for:

• Position: R&D Engineer, Innovation

• Location: Dayton, OH

Position Summary:

As R&D Engineer at DRT, you will report to R&D Manger and perform the operational functions of the research and development lab while providing a broad range of technical support to enable new product and process development of high-speed easy open end systems and tooling packages. You will be challenged; you will learn; you will work on high impact, high visibility projects; you will grow.

Responsibilities:

Perform the hands-on tooling set-up, installation, operation, adjustment, sample fabrication, product measurement, troubleshooting, testing, data analysis, project/product management and technical communication to internal and external stakeholders.

• Lead troubleshooting investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action of product defects and generate technical reports, lessons learned and SOP documentation.

• Present technical reports to communicate conclusions of trial work, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and other technical topics using MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.

• Execute the testing and validation workstream for new systems, tooling packages, and NPD projects.

• Participate in technical meetings for project planning, project status and reviews, brainstorming sessions and improvements to the lab and processes.

• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to progress projects.

• Working knowledge of high-speed aluminum metal forming technologies, including drawing, coining, ironing and stamping.

Minimum Requirements:

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level education, engineering degree or work[1]related experience. Working knowledge of high-speed metal forming technologies and experience with precision tooling/equipment and a working knowledge of GD&T.

Preferred Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree (B.A.), with work experience in the metal packaging industry, either at plant or technical level with experience in high-speed metal forming technologies and experience with engineering/mechanical principles and practices.

DRT is a dynamic and growing organization that offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits: company paid life and dental insurance along with available medical (available day one), disability, and (voluntary) life insurances. The retirement plan includes a 401k match.

DRT is an Equal Opportunity Employer