Product Engineer I

Product Engineer I - Tissue will support the development of woven fabrics for the tissue market.  Assist in pilot trials and perform technical analysis.  Communicate ongoing project status and learnings.  Collaborate with cross-functional team members and display a strong sense of urgency to deliver project timelines and objectives.

SAFETY AND PROCEDURES

·   Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job.

·   Use appropriate PPE that has been identified on the Hazard Analysis for the department/role.

·   Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned.

·   Report all safety hazards observed.  If capable, correct the safety hazard identified.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

·   Conducts pilot trials and/or laboratory tests on multiple projects both independently and as a team member.

·   Builds and tests laboratory prototypes of new product concepts.

·   Produces documents, summarizes, interprets and reports laboratory data in support of an assigned R&D project and/or technical service task.

·   Generates ideas for research or new products.

·   Plans, conducts, schedules, and coordinates small projects.

·   Gains knowledge of Albany products and markets

Uses knowledge and understanding of the manufacturing and laboratory equipment and testing processes to solve problems.

·       Exercises judgment on the progress of the work and makes changes to tasks as needed.

·       Delivers written reports and/or oral technical presentations on test or pilot trial results to leaders and managers.

·       Designs custom equipment modifications or develops custom test methods as needed.

·       Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to develop, test, and optimize products, processes and materials.

·       Reads, understands and is committed to conducting business in accordance to Albany International’s Business Ethics Policy.  All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly and with integrity.   

REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills:

·   Applied Statistics and Design-of-Experiments Methodology

·   Problem solving skills

·   Good oral and written English skills

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Required Experience:

·   2+ years work experience in an R&D, engineering, lab or equivalent technical/project work experience preferred.

Education Requirements:

High School Diplomar     College diplomar    Bachelor Degree x   Masters degreer

Field of Study: Mechanical, Chemical, Paper, Textile, or other equivalent Engineering Discipline