Jesse Matola

Principal Research and Development EngineerFull Time

• Job Details:Lead new product development projects from concept though production launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to research and understand consumer and customer wants/needs, benchmark competitive products, and develop innovative products that meet those wants/needs. Evaluate product concepts, designs, and drawings for mechanical function, manufacturability, packaging and material handling. Work with Design Engineering to have product prototypes created and perform product testing for internal evaluation as well as for customer and consumer testing/feedback. Create and update product and quality specifications, test plans, sample plans, trial logs, timelines, project trackers, and other key documents. Lead manufacturing trials, testing, measurements, and related documentation from initial tooling trials through production qualification (PPAP). Provide technical support for solving product quality problems as needed. Travel domestically and internationally.

Process EngineerFull Time

• Job Details:Lead training and implementation of 2-stage molding methodology to all process technicians. Ensure all relevant safety objectives and legal requirements are observed for all work completed. Resolve operational problems related to projects and minimize delays or unexpected cost increases. Report weekly with status update to internal plant team and propose solutions to production issues. Maintain accurate records and files according to quality standard. Critical thinking with exceptional problem solving skills, able to work independently or in team environment. Efficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals. Proactive, resourceful & highly motivated with good communication skills and ability to work in high output environment. Work with plant management in completing productivity projects. Develop new polymer fillers to reduce material usage.

Summer InternshipInternship

• Job Details:Internship at an extrusion facility. Responsibilities split between machine operator and assisting the senior engineers with open projects. Self-taught Solidworks. Gained experience with extrusion line setup, over-molding, and fixture development.