Wahl Clipper Corporation · 8 hours ago
R&D Materials Engineer
Sterling, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $135K/yr
2+ years expWahl Clipper Corporation is seeking an R&D Materials Engineer to advance blade materials and processes. The role involves improving testing methods, developing innovative materials for blade design, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance product quality.
BeautyConsumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for advancement of blade materials and processes, hair-cutting tool housing materials, and surface finishing selection & development; improves testing and characterization methods, establishes quantitative/qualitative database for materials/process selection, and completes relevant technology landscaping and scouting
Improve blade technology by exploring new hard materials and setting up verification processes; implement innovative materials and technologies into blade design and manufacturing; scout for blade processing technologies like powder injection molding and additive manufacturing; develop and test housing materials and finishes to enhance customer satisfaction; identify emerging trends in housing materials; address material and finish challenges and deliver innovative solutions from concept to production; collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the design process from concept to production; maintain a material and surface finish library for blade and housing applications; research and integrate sustainable materials to align with sustainability goals; grow into an innovation engineer by understanding user needs, connecting with technology trends, and working with teams to prototype new products and processes
Qualification
Required
PhD in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with a specialization in ceramics/composites/hard materials processing, plus 2 years experience with mechanical/wear applications of hard materials design
Processing and characterization of advanced materials, including hard ceramics and composites
Test/characterization equipment set-up, systematic experimentation, and results documentation, sharing, and presentation
Nanomaterials technology and surface finishing technology
In lieu of PhD plus two years experience, Master's degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering with a specialization in ceramics/composites/hard materials processing, plus 4 years experience with mechanical/wear applications of hard materials design
Processing and characterization of advanced materials, including hard ceramics and composites
Test/characterization equipment set-up, systematic experimentation, and results documentation, sharing, and presentation
Nanomaterials technology and surface finishing technology
Company
Wahl Clipper Corporation
Wahl Clipper Corporation is a manufactures and supplies professional styling,home styling and animal grooming products.
1001-5000 employees
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Brian Wahl
President and Chief Executive Officer
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