R&D Technician - Printing, Plastics or Manufacturing exp. required - DALB : Job Details

Job DetailsJob LocationDALB Inc - Kearneysville, WVDescriptionWho We AreDALB, Inc. is a West Virginia-based manufacturer with more than 40 years of experience serving our industry (printing, thermoforming & fabrication). We're a hard-working, humble, and close-knit team that values accountability, humility, and long-term commitment. Our workplace culture is rooted in family values, hands-on problem-solving, and an entrepreneurial mindset that drives continuous improvement. Job SummaryWe're hiring a Research & Development Technician who is a creative thinker with the ability to innovate and develop new product ideas, concepts and processes. Will lead small to medium - sized projects focused on developing and introducing new molded plastics products, while ensuring quality and reliability standards are met.What Success Looks Like / Key ResponsibilitiesInnovate and develop new product ideas, concepts and processesManage all internal and external testingPerform analyses and comparisons of specifications and test results to contribute to technical and product innovationDevelop prototypes corresponding to requests and projectsPrepare and maintain all project documentationStay thoroughly abreast of competitive and industry trends, customer needs and other relevant dataRecommend product changes that improve product positioning, margin, quality and reliabilitySupport the master data team by providing the necessary BOM construction and specifications (including engineering drawings) to be used for new and revised product requests within SalesforceAbility to simultaneously manage several projects in a fast paced environment while ensuring key deliverables are metEnsures all projects, initiatives and processes are in conformance with established policies, procedures and objectivesWork Environment This job operates in a professional office and production plant environment.TravelLimited travel required. What We Offer:Exposure to all areas of Engineering (design, drafting, BOMs, ERP system, change management, design for manufacturability) Small company environment with room to growWork - life balance with reasonable workweeksPaid vacation Various insurances, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans401(k) with company match ADA/EEO Statement s DALB's policy to recruit and offer equal employment opportunity for all jobs to all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, handicap, physical or mental disability or veteran's status.QualificationsKnowledge and Expertise inWorking knowledge and experience in the of operation of mechanical equipment and materials related to printing, laminating and moldingRequired Education and Experience Associates degree or higher in a printing, plastic fabrication, engineering or manufacturing discipline (preferred)Minimum of 2 years experience in an R&D, engineering or lab environment Experience in industrial screen printing and plastics molding/fabrication (preferred)Required Skills Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent oral and written communication skillsExcellent problem solving skillsMust be mechanically inclined and hands onHighly detail orientedAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and specificationsAbility to use various measuring devices (tape measure, calipers, micrometer, etc.)Ability to work individually and as a member of a teamMust be capable of regularly lifting up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. assistedAdvanced knowledge of Microsoft Office productsAbility to build effective business relationships with internal and external clients and providersAbility to practice and demonstrate DALB Core Values