Product Test Technician
American Woodmark

With over 8,000 employees and more than a dozen brands, American Woodmark is one of the nation's largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designers and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you'll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.

PURPOSE:

Support the product development activities which including prototyping, testing, documenting and proposing solutions. Coordinate the development of finishing repair materials & processes including testing, documenting and implementing these materials & processes as directed and authorized by the Director of PE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


* Create prototypes to support product engineering projects using a variety of equipment available on-site.
* Test products using established testing methodologies, clearly document the results and communicate to key stake holders.
* Subject matter expert for finishing repair material across the company. Coordinate the development, testing, approval & implementation of test material.
* Responsible for maintaining 5S in the PD shop including supporting day to day needs. Day to day needs includes transporting & coordinating material needed at PD between manufacturing facilities.
* Support the day to day needs to various stakeholders in the product development location.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.




* 2-year technical degree (or) high school diploma with experience may considered in lieu of education
* Proficient in Microsoft office products which include Word, Excel & PowerPoint
* Ability to operate basic wood working equipment
* Ability to read engineering drawings & interpret dimensions & tolerances
* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization
* Must have strong organizational and planning skills

Language Skills:

Ability to listen and communicate effectively with customers/clients and employees in an effort to respond to common inquires or complaints.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.



Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, mathematical or diagram form and develop a plan of action to follow those instructions.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Typical office environment with testing lab. The noise level is usually moderate. Work hours will not vary greatly from normal business hours. Occasional weekend work may be required. Occasional travel is required.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the ability to engage in the essential functions involved in the position for which application has been made either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled