Valto

With over 70 years of innovative products and services, Valto is the world's leading provider of FRP composite panels. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability; and we continue to pioneer next level performance in building materials, recreational vehicles, and transportation. We deliver quality products that perform in demanding environments. Valto is searching for a R&D Material Scientist to be based out of our Bolingbrook, IL facility. Reporting to the Research and Development Manager, this role focuses on the development and commercialization of innovative composite materials and processes that drive profitable growth across multiple business segments. You'll collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners-including suppliers and customers-to bring cutting-edge solutions to market. The ideal candidate will have 8 years of experience with materials development specifically in composites, resin formulation, or other polymer applications. Demonstrated experience in project leadership highly preferred. How you'll make an impact: Drive and independently lead projects associated with thermoset composites, including new product development, study of material interactions, and fundamental resin chemistry. Work closely with each market segment to ensure alignment with strategic goals. Lead and support process changes, raw material changes, and quality issues related to existing and new products across multiple manufacturing locations. Complete technical reports with analysis and findings. Analyze experimental data, summarize key findings, and report out in team settings. Work with the sales team to leverage technical findings and product properties for share gains. Establish relationships with customers to capture VOC and product application insight Stay current in latest technology in the composites industry and seek out new materials, ideas, and concepts to develop differentiated, innovative prototypes with potential for scale-up. Work on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state-of-the-art technical or industry knowledge. What you bring to the table: BS in Materials Science, Chemistry, Engineering or other suitable technical field required, advanced degree preferred. Extensive hands-on experience with mechanical testing and physical and chemical properties of materials. Experience with composites manufacturing preferred, including but not limited to: open molding and close molding, pultrusion, extrusion, injection molding, compression molding Formulation and compounding with a wide variety of materials, including but not limited to: thermoset resins, thermoplastics, fibers, films and coatings, nanocomposites, composites additives, "Green" materials and processes including recycling Process development experience, including small scale to large commercial scale. Experience with Matlab, Minitab, Python, R, or other programming tools Development of intellectual property Desirable technical skills other than strong polymer chemistry skills include: analytical instrumentation, statistics, design of experiment, mathematical modeling methods, finite element analysis Salary Range $80,000 - $120,000 Valto, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PI135eb88a5-

With over 70 years of innovative products and services, Valto is the world's leading provider of FRP composite panels. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability; and we continue to pioneer next level performance in building materials, recreational vehicles, and transportation. We deliver quality products that perform in demanding environments. Valto is searching for a Maintenance & Engineering Manager to be based out of our Joliet, IL facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager , this person will be responsible for ensuring that facility operations are safe and efficiently maintained in optimal operating condition. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, be passionate about leadership and seeking an opportunity to make an impact. How you'll make an impact: Develop and implement capital projects designed to improve environmental compliance requirements, safety, quality, and overall operation and service levels to customers. Manages creation and improvement of equipment/processes that involve engineering personnel. Manage and/or develop and maintain systems to capture equipment performance and maintenance history. Analyze data to develop improvements that will limit downtime/maximize efficiencies. Develop and implement systems and procedures that increase Operating Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through utilization of the eight pillars of TPM. Direct and monitor activities of the maintenance & engineering team. Support development and encourage engagement of all associates in accomplishing duties in accordance with plant objectives, safety, regulatory procedures / requirements. Manage stores of routine and critical parts/equipment. What you bring to the table: 2+ years of experience directly managing mechanics and engineers Demonstrated success in leading / managing others in matrix environment. Experience with project management for new production equipment and processes and facilities improvements. Leading large CapEx projects - end to end (Design, Sourcing, Quoting, Installation, Follow Up, etc) Strong mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems. Ability to interpret a variety of technical information and regulatory compliance guidelines. Working knowledge of programming and maintaining PLC programs. Working knowledge in tooling and machine equipment fabrication. Ability to manage multiple projects with proven results within budgets. Strong planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills. Experience preparing budgets, bids, and contracts. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations. Computer skills in software packages: Microsoft Office, AutoCAD. Salary: $130,000 - $150.000 Valto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PI4cea2843b5c5-9486

With over 70 years of innovative products and services, Valto is the world's leading provider of FRP composite panels. Our lightweight composite products deliver unsurpassed strength and durability; and we continue to pioneer next level performance in building materials, recreational vehicles, and transportation. We deliver quality products that perform in demanding environments. Valto is searching for a Specification Manager to be based out of our Bolingbrook, IL facility. Reporting to the Research and Development Manager, this person will be responsible for working closely with the District Sales Managers within the region to capture specification sales through our channel partners, directing specification efforts with architecture and design specifiers, chain accounts, cleanroom applications in targeted commercial and institutional building segments within Western United States and Western Canada. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in specification sales or building products sales, and be located in a major metropolitan market in the Western US. Experience in lean manufacturing is a plus. How you'll make an impact: Working with the Regional Manager, develop and execute the specification plan, sales funnel and objectives for the assigned region. Targets for specification sales efforts include but are not limited to architecture & design firms, key chain accounts and end users in food preparation applications, specialized manufacturing and other applications where durable, cleanable wall panels are necessary. Assess market competition by comparing Crane products to competitive products including FRP and traditional wall covering materials within the region. Enhance the specification process within the region through industry outreach, American Institute of Architects presentations and targeted calls on the architecture & design community. Prepare and submit regular updates on specifications, national price agreements and other market opportunities with chain accounts and key end users. Track and measure the impact of our specification efforts on our business. Provide regular updates and maintain correspondence in our CRM system including weekly reports, sales opportunity funnel and planned meetings with chain accounts, Architecture & Design community and key end users. What you bring to the table: Bachelor's Degree in business, marketing, or related field of study 5-7 years of experience in specification sales or building products sales Proficiency with selling tools such as structured sales process, sales opportunity funnels and utilizing for managing customer account activities Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to coordinate the efforts of a cross functional team of diverse, creative employees. Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and continuously improve method and approaches to drive sales results. Commitment to continuous learning. Valto, Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PI19601ff66b98-4195