At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces—we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care.
You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life.

Here, you’ll win with:
Support that keeps you well
•    Medical, dental, and life insurance
•    Company-paid short- and long-term disability
•    FSAs and dependent care options
•    Vision and legal benefits
•    Gym discounts and wellness clinics
•    Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents
Opportunities to grow
•    Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
•    Training, coaching, and mentorship
•    Development programs to support your goals
Time for what matters
•    Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
•    A culture that respects work-life balance

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

The Product/Process Development Engineer (Mechanical or Industrial with 5+ years of experience) will develop and test new products or enhance existing products, applying knowledge of engineering. This role will also implement new projects from inception to completion including connected patents. Technical development of mechanical systems. Support the documentation and startup of new technology equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(DOE, Root Cause Analysis, Financial Estimates, Project Lead, Chemical/Mechanical testing, Presentation skills)
·  Develop test specifications, procedures and objectives (Design of Experiments - DOE)
·  Sets up and conducts tests from pilot to industrial scale to improve performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
·  Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
·  Determines nature of technical problems (using root cause analysis) and possible solutions, such as product redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
·  Initiates cost reduction proposals and investigate proposals from other sources, compiles appropriate information, makes recommendations for action and checks on results obtained
·  Lead projects or assist in the formulation of overall objectives, policies, plans and programs and provide technical and specialized functional services and recommendations for carrying them out.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
·  Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions.
·  Ability to communicate well in oral and written forms at all levels of the organization.
·  Skill in utilizing spreadsheets, word processors, databases and PowerPoint.
·  Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with a high level of accuracy.
·  Ability to carry out tasks completely, efficiently and in a timely manner.
·  Skills in mathematics and data entry.
·  Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
·  Knowledge of chemical, mechanical and physical principles.
·  Knowledge of ISO-4586 preferred, not required.

EDUCATION:
Bachelor Degree Required or equivalent combination of education and experience; 1yr experience may substitute
for 1yr of degree
· Engineering Specialty

EXPERIENCE:
· 5+ years experience in engineering, product/process development or technical role.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Standing or sitting in the same location; may require stooping, climb or lift light material (<10lbs) or equipment.
Examples: programmers, receptionists, medical technologists, dishwashers and security guards

ENVIRONMENT:
Testing in lab or production facilities.
Some travel, depending on project.
Typically, Located in a comfortable indoor area. Examples: executive, management and support positions