R&D Specialist

Mohawk Industries
Dalton, GA

Are you looking for more?

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.


As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The R&D Specialist is an established performer that assists in developing innovative products for flooring and other markets. This role conducts physical and analytical testing of assigned products.

What you’ll do:

  • Work on projects and assignments as part of a large work team.
  • Support R&D and manufacturing projects.
  • Test new process technologies.
  • Operate laboratory equipment that may include mixing, press-lamination, molding, and other techniques.
  • Perform physical and analytical testing of laboratory prototypes using standard test equipment.
  • Assist in developing new test methods where applicable.
  • Assist in the transfer of new products & technologies from laboratory prototypes to production scale.
  • Assist in executing experiments under supervision and document results.
  • Assist in daily operation, maintenance, and cleanup of lab equipment.
  • Provide process and technical support for R&D projects implemented in manufacturing.
  • Work in a team environment within R&D department, and interface with engineering and manufacturing groups within the company.

What you have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
  • 2-4 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
  • Knowledge of composite materials preferred.
  • Able to set up, run and/or interpret results from a wide variety of laboratory test equipment.

What you’re good at:

  • Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
  • Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
  • High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.

Posted 2025-09-24

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