R&D Engineer

R&D Engineer

About CompoSecure

Founded in 2000 CompoSecure (NYSE: CMPO) is a technology partner to market leaders fintechs and consumers enabling trust for millions of people around the globe. The company combines elegance simplicity and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind in the physical and digital world. CompoSecures innovative payment card technology and metal cards with Arculus security and authentication capabilities deliver unique premium branded experiences enable people to access and use their financial and digital assets and ensure trust at the point of a transaction. For more information please visit and .

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for developing new products product components and production processes to support new product manufacturing. This engineer will be responsible for documenting new processes creating technical drawings and training individuals on newly developed processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer to be technically creative and innovate in a highly desired consumer product segment.

The R&D Engineer will work onsite 5 days a week out of our office in Somerset NJ.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and Development:

Create and execute product enhancement next generation and new product development plans as assigned
Be an independent thinker and ideate new products
Work with management on new product goals
Create new product prototypes
Design tests and analyze test results to create viable products out of a design idea
Document the new product development for seamless handover to production
Develop new processes and manufacturing techniques to support new products
Industrialize prototype process in preparation for manufacturing
Help prepare invention disclosures for patent filing
Identify and incorporate novel materials

Process Improvement

Identify innovative and improved methods for existing product lines
Industrialize new processing techniques
Qualify new materials or components for existing products

Other Important Responsibilities:

Consistently demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure most critical processes impacting business results are being addressed
Thorough documentation of all product development activities as well as existing and new process development inclusive of progressive results specific equipment parameters and work instructions where appropriate
As part of the EMS- Environment Management System will meet compliance obligations and accountability by contributing but not limited to the companys recycling guidelines proper waste and other environmental performance practices
Will be required to perform other job functions as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience
BS or BEng Required MS preferred. (Materials or Chemical Engineering is a plus)
Applied adhesive and polymer experience
Developed specifications and formulating adhesives
Designed tests for validating the chemical formulations at development phase and for incoming quality inspections during production.
Prior new product development experience
Worked with vendors to produce the materials in volume.
Ability to relate to other employees and understand their needs
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Strong attention to detail and ability to self-check own work
Excellent time management skills
Task oriented excellent organizational skills ability to prioritize workload
Enthusiastic attitude cooperative team player adaptable to new or changing circumstances professional demeanor sensitive to client needs self-motivated creative and innovative
Excellent problem-solving skills
An aptitude for learning payment card business and adjacent fields.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Involvement with invention disclosure or patent preparation
3D Printing Experience
Coding/Programming Experience - Java Flash Android

At CompoSecure we believe in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes health financial well-being and work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy access to:

Medical Dental & Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Annual Bonus Opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career Advancement Opportunities

Benefits eligibility and details will be shared during the hiring process. Were excited to support you in building a rewarding career with us.

Please note: CompoSecure does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes sent to CompoSecure including to our employees will become the property of CompoSecure and may be used without any obligation to pay referral or placement fees. Any agency or recruiter seeking to work with CompoSecures Talent Acquisition Team should contact our team directly by sending an email to .

CompoSecure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans