At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
YETI is looking for a highly motivated Senior Materials/Validation Engineer with a proven track record of developing new materials suited to their use cases. You thrive in fast-paced environments with entrepreneurial DNA and are comfortable charting new territory. Your strong organizational skills allow you to stay on top of multiple projects at the same time. Your applied R&D background allows you to research, create, review, and support the development and application of your work. You have a natural curiosity and repeatedly ask the question, “Is there a better way?” You can trouble-shoot and problem-solve every different kind of product, manufacturing, or material challenge thrown your way. In fact, you love solving problems – the bigger the challenge, the more satisfying the resolution.
Responsibilities:
Identify, develop and qualify material solutions that align with the needs of YETI’s product roadmap
Manage multiple projects from ideation to hand-over
Work independently on multiple simultaneous projects
Work with development teams to document critical to quality specifications for new technologies or materials
Create proof of principle prototypes
Establish product manufacturing specifications and critical to quality metrics
Scout for new technologies and/or new materials that are aligned with the product roadmap.
Work with internal and external labs to establish appropriate test criteria for new materials
Technical documentation of project progress as well as any functional or design constraints associated with the idea.
Qualifications and Attributes:
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Material Science, or equivalent work experience
At least 6 years of Engineering or R&D experience, or a combination of both.
Domestic and international travel may be required (up to 15%)
Experience with plastics manufacturing (injection molding preferred)
Experience commercializing a material or technology solution
Understanding of the interactions between multi-component assemblies
Areas of knowledge include polymers, metals, glass, ceramics, coatings and decorative coatings.
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to distill complex information into concepts a non-technical audience can understand
Familiarity with various metal grades and associated performance, preferred
Experience working remotely with an international development team
Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.
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