R&D Engineer at Cambria in Le Sueur, MN

Summary: Cambria is a company dedicated to philanthropy and employee well-being. They are seeking an R&D Engineer responsible for new product development and material processing investigations to improve plant performance and optimize production processes. Responsibilities: - Focus on chemistry system as it relates to improved plant performance, cost reduction, and optimization - Source, develop, and test new chemistry systems for thermoset composite materials - Develop and implement new quality control and R&D testing (incoming, in-process, and finished materials) - Assist with raw material sourcing - Ensure best practices collecting experimental data - Contribution to team GMP, safety roles, and mentoring of level 1 engineers - R&D Laboratory equipment operation to produce samples for studies - R&D Laboratory cleanliness and organization - Quality Laboratory testing and optimization studies as needed - Contribute and participate in knowledge management methods and policies - Keep work area clean and orderly - Perform job duties safely as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) - Additional duties as assigned by management Required Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or other related field - 1 year in manufacturing environment - Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills - Mechanically inclined - High attention to detail - Reliable and punctual - Direct communication - Sense of urgency in completing work - Capable of multitasking - Work well both independently and with a team - Self-motivated - Work at varying heights, including on the rooftop of the buildings - Lift up to 60 lbs - Push/pull 100 lbs - Stand on feet for long periods of time during a shift for up to 12 hours, with intermittent breaks - Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by Cambria - Participate in daily stretch and flex exercises - Work in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions - Walk up and down steps multiple times throughout shift - Bend over multiple times throughout shift - Steel toed boots - Hearing Protection - Safety glasses - Cut-proof gloves - Latex gloves - Face shield - High visibility vest Required Skills: Chemistry, R&D Testing Important Skills: Troubleshooting, Critical thinking Nice-to-Have Skills: Mechanical inclination, Direct communication, Multitasking, Attention to detail, Self-motivated Benefits: Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays, 401(k) plus matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending Account, Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance, Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount, Professional Development Assistance