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The Engineered Wood Products Lab Coordinator supervises and coordinates activities of all phases of the Product Development lab operation including material collection, manufacturing, testing, and data analysis. Will be familiar with a variety of manufacturing techniques, field applications, and codes and standards involving structural composites. In particular, laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and prefabricated wood I joists (PWIJ).
Job Responsibility:
Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement
Run test protocols, data collection and recording
maintain laboratory equipment, calibrate laboratory instruments, and management of data
Responsible for implementing and maintaining projects developed within the engineering and quality control departments
Interpret results, assist with the technical design of projects, and supervise associates as needed for project purposes
Ensure that samples are collected and prepared
gather data on samples
run established standardized and special tests relative to code and process control requirements
Manage projects and conduct trials and testing as needed while following all applicable standards and operating procedures
Maintain testing database, validate data integrity, analyze and report results
Work with production and quality control technicians to set-up, manufacture and prepare all test material
Coordinate maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Responsible for maintaining lab SDS and all other health and safety requirements
Coordinate project assignments with product development team, the manufacturing plant, and 3rd-party Quality Control agency and lab technician(s)
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Wood Science and Technology, or comparable degree
Basic statistics background including descriptive and inferential statistics
Basic understanding in project management systems and techniques
Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets
Nice to have:
Previous experience in a quality control or quality assurance department
Experience in wood products industry
Knowledge of government and industry codes and standards
Previous experience operating a universal test frame, sensors for data acquisition, and associated software
What we offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
Health spending accounts
401(k) with company contributions
Annual incentive program
20 days of paid time off + 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Comprehensive first-day benefits and long-term career opportunities