Associate Product Development Engineer

Overview

Porex is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. We are a global leader in developing custom-engineered porous polymer solutions that turn into high-value functional components in our customers’ end products. We are trusted across a wide variety of device applications in the life sciences, consumer, and electronics markets to give products a competitive edge. As a business of Filtration Group, we are a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions. For more information, visit www.porex.com.

We are seeking a Associate Prodct Development Engineer to join our team at the Fairburn, GA location. In this key role, you will be assisting in design of new products and processes based on customer performance objectives, working alongside PDEs, technicians, and operations personnel.  This is an exciting opportunity that impacts how we deliver value, drive innovation, and grow our business. If you are a professional with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, we invite you to apply and help us make the world safer, healthier, and more productive! 

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes their own safety and the safety of their peers by adhering to site PPE standards as well as being proactive to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist in the development and refinement of porous plastic components through all phases of the product lifecycle—from concept to commercialization.
• Sets up and operates equipment. Collaborates with engineers to develop processes for new polymer products.
• Assists engineers in development of new equipment to optimize production.
• Creates complex prototype products according to customer specifications and gives engineers design feedback through prototyping to serial production.
• Designs experiments, prepares samples, and tests physical or chemical properties of prototypes and materials using analytical lab tools and software to determine performance against specs.
• Documents statistics in digital spreadsheets, charts, and reports to recommend data driven corrective actions that improve product quality.
• Writes complete work instructions and trains production team to successfully produce product. Must provide clear communication and supportive teamwork to align all stakeholders.
• Assist with stage-gate project documentation and support scale-up from lab to production.
• Optimizes process parameters for molding plastic polymers with data driven decisions.
• Participates in 5S to maintain efficient workflow and sanitary or regulatory requirements.
• Eagerly learns, supports teammates, and takes on additional duties as new projects develop.
• Upholds company policies and codes of conduct as a role model for other employees.
• This is a hands-on position with over 50% of time being spent in the lab or on production floor.

Qualifications

Core Competencies

• Basic understanding of manufacturing and quality systems in production environment. (Hands-on experience is a plus)
• Foundational knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and team-based problem-solving methodologies; candidates with coursework or internship experience in these areas are preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of the organization.
• Analytical and critical thinking abilities with an eagerness to develop problem-solving skills and learn root cause analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with or interest in learning data analysis, quality tools, and statistical process control.
• Exposure to or willingness to learn solid modeling software, statistical analysis software, and 3D printing technologies.
• Intermediate computer skills required. (Microsoft Office Suite)
• Medium Work - Lifting of 50 pounds maximum

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associates degree, trade school, vocational program, or equivalent technical experience relevant to this role.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze problems and develop solutions.

• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

More About Filtration Group

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and rapidly-evolving global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.   

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group has the broadest portfolio of solutions in the industry and has had a particular focus on building a leading platform of solutions focused on the Life Sciences and Indoor Air Quality end markets which are rapidly growing in the current market environment. Filtration Group produces mission critical products with high replacement rates.  Over 80 percent of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes.  With revenues over $2 billion, Filtration Group is consistently recognized as the fastest growing and one of the largest filtration businesses in the world and has a global footprint of 141 facilities in 28 countries. Filtration Group has over 10,000 employees who are united in their Mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.