Research & Development Specialist

Hiring: Research & Development Specialist – Finishing Processes

Location: Quakertown, PA

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000/yr

Schedule: Full-time

Central Texas Recruiting is seeking a Research & Development Specialist to lead finishing process development and support manufacturing operations in a precision environment. This role plays a critical part in optimizing finishing techniques, supporting customer requirements, and driving continuous improvement across production and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and refine finishing processes including blasting, deburring, and surface finishing

Conduct testing and experiments to evaluate process performance and efficiency

Analyze data and document results to support process improvements

Operate and manage finishing room equipment and processes

Troubleshoot technical issues related to finishing systems and materials

Support sales and engineering teams with technical expertise and customer solutions

Maintain accurate process documentation and quality records

Qualifications & Requirements

5+ years of experience in finishing processes or manufacturing environments

Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with industrial equipment

Experience running or managing a finishing room or department

Ability to work directly with customers and internal teams

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Leadership or team management experience preferred

U.S. work authorization required