Mechanical Engineer - Research & Development

Weyerhaeuser leads the wood structural frame market with innovative products, systems, treatments, and services for use in a variety of residential, multi-family, light commercial and mass timber applications worldwide. Our associates are the real reason we've been in business for over 120 years. We continually innovate and look for optimal solutions for our customers and markets. We’re serious about safety, reliability, sustainability, performance and are proud of what we do. In every corner of our company, you’ll find talented people who care about each other, the communities where we operate, and the planet we all share. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and multiple paths for personal and career development.

We are committed to bringing cutting edge new solutions to the market. These new products will require manufacturing technology and production lines that don’t currently exist.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced mechanical engineer to utilize their skills, experience and ingenuity to work with our highly experienced wood products sales, marketing and product engineering professionals to bring new products and solutions to life.We are seeking a talented and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our Research and Development team to design and build prototype manufacturing lines for our new products.

Key Functions

• Design and Development: Lead the design and development of prototype manufacturing lines for new products, ensuring they meet safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Research: Conduct thorough research on new manufacturing technologies, materials, and processes to enhance prototype development.
• Prototyping: Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and models for prototype manufacturing lines.
• Testing and Validation: Develop and execute testing protocols to validate the performance and reliability of prototype manufacturing lines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, quality assurance, and production, to ensure seamless integration of new manufacturing lines.
• Project Management: Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful completion of R&D projects and prototype manufacturing lines.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement innovative solutions to enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
  
  

Job

Engineering, Science, & Architecture

Primary Location

USA-WA-Federal Way

Schedule

Full-time

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Job Type

Experienced

Shift

Day (1st)

Relocation Assistance

Available

• Safety: Passion for safety, and ability design with risk elimination and reduction in mind.
• Education: Bachelor's or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on R&D and prototype development.Wood products experience is an asset.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD), finite element analysis (FEA), and other engineering tools.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials science, and mechanical systems, robotics and controls.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a creative approach to engineering challenges.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  
  

What We Offer

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $94,977-$171,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10%-20% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. For those eligible, we offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution based on your participation. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan, which includes a paid company match on a per pay period basis. In addition, the company makes a retirement savings contribution of 5% of eligible earnings into the 401(k) Plan.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours.

About Weyerhaeuser: We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five corevalues, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.

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