The stories and memories made by the Furrer family are the foundation of our company today. Family and friends and their paddling adventures are what fueled Werner Sr's desire to design and build a better paddling paddle. Today we call it Ultimate Paddle Performance; it's our mission statement. In our desire to be an active member of this community, we continue to participate and give back. We treat our employees, vendors, dealers, team and customers with utmost respect. Like an extension of the Family that started it all. We believe that Handcrafted in Sultan, WA is certainly a thing to be proud of in this day and age. But beyond just keeping jobs in the US, we design and build to a higher standard. An attention to detail that truly makes our paddles perform the way they do. That pride in our work spans from designers, testers and craftsman to, we hope, the very hands of paddlers everywhere. Our place in our community now and tomorrow is forged by our past; the desire to design and build paddle performance that you will feel in your hands and trust through the water, with every stroke.
Werner Paddles, one of the leading manufacturers in the outdoor industry, has an exciting opportunity in our Engineering department. We produce the lightest, strongest paddles available worldwide, with all of our paddles being manufactured in Sultan, Washington.
We are seeking an energetic, positive, self-motivated Research and Development Engineer to join our team supporting the production of high performance paddles. This individual must be a degreed engineer with a proven history of utilizing SolidWorks and Microsoft Excel. Candidates must be mechanically-minded, resourceful, and comfortable working with tools and equipment. Experience in composite fabrication and Lean Manufacturing is preferred. Automation or plastic injection molding experience will also be considered a plus.
The R&D Engineer must be uniquely suited to pour their creative energy into sourcing and developing cutting edge materials, manufacturing techniques, and graphics applications. In addition, this position is responsible for generating revolutionary Phase I paddle design ideas and spearheading Product Development for New Product Team approved concepts.
Most importantly, Werner Paddles is a tight-knit group of outgoing, open-minded individuals operating in a fast-paced, friendly work environment. We would love to round out the team with a personality that meshes with our company and brings a unique skill set to the table. Sense of humor, ability to multi-task, and love of the outdoors are a must. Paddling expertise in any discipline is required.
Position: Research and Development Engineer
Immediate Supervisor: Senior Engineer
General Responsibilities:
Manage research and development projects and activities to facilitate introduction of new products, materials, technologies and production processes. Research, implement and evaluate improvements to existing products or processes.
This individual must be enthusiastic about working in a team to challenge existing processes and product designs and to facilitate positive change towards both.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Required:
Education and Experience Preferred:
If you meet the qualifications and requirements of the job description and are interested in applying for the above position, please contact or send your resume to Keith Krueger, Operations Manager, at [email protected].
Werner Paddles, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.