R&D ENGINEER

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Primary Objective

The R&D Engineer is an established performer that helps drive technological advancements and contribute to the success of innovative projects through hands on development. This role will be responsible for conducting research and developing new technologies or products.

Major Function and Scope

• Use scientific and engineering principles to develop new materials and products as well as create detailed design specifications to support R&D and manufacturing projects.
• Analyze data and scientific literature to inform the development process.
• Perform accurate analyses, conduct research, and draw meaningful conclusions about potential job/work-area impacts.
• Collaborate with product managers and design teams to conceptualize new products or improvements to existing ones.
• Design and fabricate prototypes.
• Perform physical and analytical testing of laboratory prototypes using standard test equipment.
• Conduct experiments to test prototypes and validate product performance.
• Analyze test data and make design modifications based on results.
• Help to transfer new products and technologies from laboratory prototypes to production scale.
• Assist with process and technical support for R&D projects implemented in manufacturing.
• Responsibility for safety & housekeeping of the lab; participate in safety audits.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field preferred.
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control required.
• Able to set up, run and/or interpret results from a wide variety of laboratory test equipment.

Competencies:

• Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline.
• Able to perform hands-on laboratory work.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth.  Examples include:  Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.