Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Relocation bonus

Job Title: Senior Composite Material and Manufacturing Engineer/Scientist Location: Zephyrhills, FL

Job Description & Skill Requirement:

Duties and Responsibilities: • Research and select alternative composite material and processes for fiber glass pool structural applications. • Develop composite manufacturing technologies to improve productivity, manufacturing quality and product quality. • Identify, define and develop leading technology to be ahead of competitors. • Lead material characterization, testing and material specification development. • Develop predictive protocol, define correlation of material and manufacturing process with product failure mode and life span. • Drive experimental design and alternative process to reduce manufacturing and product cost. • Scale up the laboratory prototyping to production at all manufacturing facilities. • Interface with manufacturing engineering and production technician to improve process, troubleshoot issues and facilitate operations across all manufacturing plants. • Coordinate with supplier, external and in house test labs and maintain communication with stake holders. • Support other business units for material selection, evaluation, and development. • Identify cost reduction opportunities in design, material and manufacturing process.

Skills: • Broad knowledge and experience with glass fiber reinforced composite material characterization and mechanical characterization, resin system and chemistry, additive technology and process. • Knowledge of fiberglass/epoxy composite material, damage mechanics, and manufacturing processes. • A desire to establish and foster strong cross functional relationships across the company. • Be team player, have effective written/oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills. • Leadership to elevate risks and overcome roadblocks. • Strong computer skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel (including spreadsheets/databases).

Qualification:

MS’s degree in composite material science, polymer engineering, mechanical engineering, chemistry or relevant