Jamie Talbert
About Jamie Talbert
Jamie Talbert is an Innovation Engineer at Trex Company, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in product development and engineering, with experience at various companies including VF Jeanswear and W. L. Gore & Associates.
Work at Trex Company
Jamie Talbert has been serving as an Innovation Engineer at Trex Company since 2021. In this role, Talbert has contributed to the innovation team by introducing design thinking and methodology, which has been instrumental in the development of new products. Prior to this position, Talbert worked as a Research and Development Engineer at Trex Company from 2020 to 2021, where the focus was on enhancing product development processes. Both roles were based in Winchester, Virginia.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Trex Company, Jamie Talbert held several engineering positions. From 2015 to 2019, Talbert worked as a Product Development Engineer at VF Jeanswear in Greensboro, NC. Prior to that, Talbert was a Process Engineer at W. L. Gore & Associates from 2006 to 2009 in Elkton, MD. Additionally, Talbert served as a Product Engineer at Canon Virginia, Inc for one year in Newport News, VA, from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Jamie Talbert holds a Master’s degree in Integrated Innovation for Products and Services from Carnegie Mellon University, which was completed in 2020. Prior to this, Talbert earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech, graduating in 2006. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both engineering principles and innovative product development methodologies.
Design Thinking Implementation
At Trex Company, Jamie Talbert has utilized design thinking methodology to design new products. This approach emphasizes user-centered design and iterative development, allowing for the creation of innovative solutions that meet customer needs. Talbert's introduction of these methodologies has enhanced the innovation team's effectiveness in product development.