Minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience in compounding/formulating, product development, testing, and launch of materials. Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of physical properties and materials science relating to the use of such materials in friction material composites. Analytical evaluation typically includes DSC, TGA, FTIR, GC Mass spectroscopy, elemental and phase identification, particle size, optical and electron microscopy, particle sizing and compound identification. Experience with the use of these materials in friction applications such as brakes, clutches and drivetrains are a plus. Some experience with carbonaceous and ceramic and other material systems is helpful. Familiarity with powder metal processing and sintering is required. Practical experience with the use of Six Sigma techniques is desirable but not essential as formal on-site training is available and encouraged. A history of successful commercialization of metallic friction materials is preferred.
Summary
The Materials Engineer will play a crucial role in product development, utilizing core skills in manufacturing and laboratory experience. Premium skills in project scheduling, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks will be key in executing projects efficiently. With relevant skills in mechanical knowledge, quality control, and plastics blow molding, the engineer will contribute to research and development efforts. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, data collection, and GD&T.
The emphasis of this position is the development of new products and processes rather than basic research. An orientation towards working within a structured product design process is important. The individual would be responsible for the development of new products and new processes as well as the evaluation of current products or process to meet customer requirements. Responsibilities include assisting manufacturing facilities with the implementation of new products or processes and providing technical assistance to Sales Managers and Product Managers. The individual will also work with customer engineering departments on technical data and the application of new or revised products.
Specific Duties:
Develop friction materials in transmission and brakes for off highway (mining, construction, agriculture), aircraft, power sports, heavy truck, and industrial applications. This will include supervising and some pilot/fabricating of test materials manufactured in plant environments.
Experience in a metallic or powdered metallurgy environment.
Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of steels, non-ferrous powder metallurgy and friction characteristics associated with brakes, clutches and drive trains.
Some experience with ceramics, polymers and other material systems is helpful.
Have the ability to use concepts and tools of Six Sigma as a means to develop materials to meet customer requirements. These can include Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA, and the ability to understand a QFD (Quality Functional Deployment) to establish customer critical requirements.
Interfaces with sales personnel in customer visits when necessary. Object is to understand conditions under which the manufactured parts must operate in the longer term.
Interfaces with production engineering to introduce and further develop new materials.
Assist production when difficulties occur in manufacturing parts in the engineer’s product area.
Interfaces with test engineers to develop new test methods and procedures as well as communicating how test data is analyzed and presented.
Assist quality control when necessary.
Assist with the creation and maintenance of ISO/QS documentation and control systems.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Design Services
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