Job Description
Product Engineer – Composites and Plastic Parts
Basic Function:
Under the guidance of the Director of Engineering, the Product Engineer will focus on
the product engineering of innovative composites and plastic parts for all Masonite exterior door
product lines.
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The position will be involved in the product engineering efforts of new innovative
composite and plastic constructions for exterior doors as well as refining and evaluating
existing components and exterior door designs from a product engineering perspective.
The position operates as the go to source for all product engineering related aspects
(material selection, component engineering and process definition) to meet all
application requirements, including codes and compliance requirements, performance
testing requirements and costing. This position must work closely with all other functions,
the Engineering Team and other Masonite Divisions as applicable.
In order to drive product design innovation the position must develop a technical
understanding of current and future market needs and all exterior door and door system
application requirements to lead the design of differentiated plastics and composite
based products.
The position must develop a technical understanding of all relevant manufacturing
processes including injection molding, SMC molding, extrusion and foam injection to
design differentiated products, provide direction to outsourcing, and help solve complex
manufacturing problems.
Dimension:
The Masonite Innovation Center is a diverse mixture of intensive R&D, engineering,
laboratory testing and evaluation operations, product performance testing, raw material
qualification, and around-the-clock manufacturing operations. It is the technical resource center
for the Global Organization. All aspects including many specifically under this job function are
strategically critical to Masonite’s business.
Position Requirements:
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BS, preferably MS in Engineering discipline preferably in Plastics Engineering,
Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
5+ years’ experience in product- and process design for engineered components and
systems (doors, windows, automotive/ transportation interiors, or similar industries)
fabricated from fiberglass, thermoplastics, foams, inorganic materials, other plastic
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composites and adhesives. Industry experience in a plastics field is required (molding,
extrusion, thermo forming, etc.).
Prefer background in the engineering of sealing, insulated (thermal & sound), fire
resistant composite systems (doors, windows, automotive, appliance, and other building
industries)
Prefer background in design engineering with composites, plastics, fiberglass, and
adhesively bonded systems including understanding failure modes of these materials.
Special consideration will be given to applicants with a plastic engineering background
and experience.
Must be able to engineer a product from scratch using fundamental engineering
principles and best practices taking appropriate material selections and construction
designs into consideration.
Demonstrated success in leading the development and engineering of innovative
products that deliver significant business growth
Excellent multi-functional project leadership capabilities
Working knowledge of common computer drafting tools (AutoCAD, Inventor or similar)
and Microsoft Office applications.
Prefer experience with Lean Sigma Tools.
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Position reports to the Director of Engineering and has no direct reports.
Must be effective product engineer and have a passion for developing innovative
products, and find solutions to complex technical issues.
Demonstrate leadership in area of responsibility developing industry leading product
designs and engineering solutions and maximizing value creation from these solutions.
Must be a team player and able to effectively demonstrate and follow all Masonite
Values, which are Integrity, Customer Commitment, Continuous Improvement,
Innovation, Teamwork and Respect, and Leadership and Accountability.
Travel as required, office environment with manufacturing plant exposure.
Interact and effectively communicate with all levels within the Company as well as
outside suppliers and customers.
Manage complex technical work with minimal supervision.
Independently exercise judgment and discretion within established policies, procedures
and recognized practices.
Decision making based on facts and data.
Submit resume to: dbanis2288@aol.com or call 708-422-8094 for further information on this
position.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
those assigned and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
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