Mechanical Engineer - Research Development

• Safety: Passion for safety and ability design with risk elimination and reduction in mind.
• Education:Bachelors or masters 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.
• ProblemSolving:Excellent analytical and problemsolving 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 meritincrease program and we are targeting a salary range of $94977$171000 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 1020 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 longterm disability and life insurance. For those eligible we offer a pretax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution based on your participation. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary LongTerm 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 companys 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 3weeks 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. Were 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 core values 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.

Weyerhaeuser leads the wood structural frame market with innovative products systems treatments and services for use in a variety of residential multifamily light commercial and mass timber applications worldwide. Our associates are the real reason weve been in business for over 120 years. We continually innovate and look for optimal solutions for our customers and markets. Were serious about safety reliability sustainability performance and are proud of what we do. In every corner of our company youll 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 dont 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 crossfunctional 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.