R&D Methods Engineer - Vallourec

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Manage projects with customized testing protocol for external or internal customer.
• Knowledgeable about data acquisition system (DAQ) and testing instrumentation: Customize DAQ system for custom testing protocol (hardware and programming using LabView), connect and record test instrumentation to DAQ system and trouble shoot / improve existing DAQ equipment.
• Generate drawing and specification for upcoming tooling needs. Source the material needed to build the tooling internally or coordinate with subcontractor. Follow up with sub-contractor to ensure the tooling are being built to spec and are delivered on time.
• Design tooling required for prototyping and testing.
• Generate kitting packages (required tooling) for upcoming testing projects.
• Manage equipment calibration needs. Replace instrumentation as needed to ensure that all test data is being recorded by compliant instrument. Support ME technician during the calibration processes of R&D lab equipment.
• Keep close communication with shop floor to capture technicians’ suggestions and opportunities for improvement, which could lead to documentation and equipment update.
• Develop expertise in accepted process methodology to assure conformity while continually improving productivity, quality, and cost savings.
• Analyze shop floor production problems and assists in troubleshooting, using root cause analysis methods.
• Create and keep up to date Standard Operating Procedures related to the assigned processes.
• Collect data from shop floor, proposes solutions and actions plans; implement solutions to improve productivity, quality and cost savings.
• Implement best practices around assigned processes.
• Lead equipment improvement and development (hardware, tooling, methods, innovation…).
• Study, proposes, implement, and manage investment projects.
• Participate to working groups to improve threading performances, cost savings and quality.
• Lead risk assessment and risk index reduction exercises.
• Participate to investigation of Non-conformance and implementation of Corrective and Preventive actions.
• Support internal calibration of testing and prototyping equipment.
• Train prototyping and testing technicians
• Follow all company rules, procedures, policies, safety rules.

• Attend the pre-production and scheduling meeting and gather the required tool for each test. Elevate concerns if tooling cannot be ready on time.
• Any other duties as assigned.

 Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial environment.
• Ability to create and to update CAD drawings (solidwork is preferred).
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to work on Data acquisition system – Labview programing preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Microsoft 365 (sharepoint, powerApps, PowerBI)
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and to meet deadlines.
• Experience in electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, hydraulic systems preferred.
• Ability to read, write and speak well in English and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and execute instructions through strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to pass applicable testing as required.