Research & Development Specialist - Finishing Processes

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Located in Quakertown, PA

Salary: $70K-$80K

Our client is a One-stop shop for the metal finishing industry. Supplying & servicing the mass finishing industry by offering equipment & media, free sample processing, manufacturing of vibratory compounds & the operation of a mass finishing contract shop.

 

Position: Research & Development Specialist - Finishing Processes

Monday - Friday: 7am-3;30pm

 

The Research & Development Specialist - Finishing Processes is responsible for conducting hands-on research, testing, and development of finishing technologies within a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on designing, improving, and optimizing vibratory finishing, blasting, washing, electropolishing, triboconditioning, shot peening, and Chemtrol chemical processes used across a wide range of industries. The position also serves as a key technical interface between the manufacturing facility, sales team, and prospective clients, ensuring that finishing solutions are tailored, tested, and validated to meet customer needs.

 

Key Responsibilities

Research & Development

• Design, develop, and refine finishing processes including vibratory, blasting, washing, electropolishing, triboconditioning, shot peening, and Chemtrol chemical treatments.
• Conduct experiments and trials to evaluate process performance, part quality, and efficiency.
• Analyze test data and document results to guide process improvements and product enhancements.
• Develop new finishing methods, materials, and machine configurations to improve process capability and customer outcomes.

Technical Operations

• Operate and manage the finishing room within the manufacturing facility, ensuring equipment, chemicals, media, and processes are maintained and optimized.
• Set up, run, and adjust finishing equipment to replicate and validate customer applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with finishing equipment, media, compounds, and process variables.
• Maintain accurate records of process parameters, quality checks, and test outcomes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the sales team to understand customer needs and provide expert technical support.
• Assist sales personnel by developing sample processes, performing part trials, and generating technical reports for customers.
• Support internal engineering, production, and technical staff in solving finishing-related challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in surface finishing, materials processing, manufacturing engineering, or related fields.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on skills with industrial machinery.
• Ability to analyze technical data and make process-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills for working with sales teams, technical staff, and customers.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a willingness to experiment, test, and iterate.
• Knowledge of vibratory finishing, blasting, washing systems, electropolishing, shot peening, or related finishing technologies (preferred but not required depending on company level).

Direct Hire position at a great family owned company with benefits!

 

How Apply for Express Pro's Opening:

• Give our office a call: 610-489-4191
• Stop by our office! Express is located at: 19 Jenkins Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446

 

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