Body Exterior Materials Engineer

Advantage Technical
$32.62-$32.62
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Nov 05, 2024
At OEM, we are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and selling high quality vehicles that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We believe our employees and the different perspectives that they bring to the business are the driving force behind our success. Come discover a company that is focused on the quality of our vehicles, the environment, the community, and the world in which we live. Position Description: Product Materials Engineer, Body Exterior Materials: Manage materials used in automotive body exterior installed assemblies or systems. Depth of knowledge in one or more basic materials used in automotive body exterior components such as resins, elastomers, metals, and fluids. Understanding of compatibility of basic materials associated with secondary operations such as painting, rubber bonding, electroplating, etc. Develop and maintain global material and performance specifications, evaluate, and approve supplier products to these specifications. Direct suppliers in the development and application of appropriate materials. Support material cost reduction initiatives. Review, provide input, correct, and approve engineering drawings and bill of materials for Teamcenter Notices. Skills Required: Automotive materials knowledge in metals, coatings and plating, resins, elastomers and adhesives. Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills, self-motivated and self-driven. Ability to develop new laboratory test methods to predict field concerns. Ability to manage complex data sets, develop conclusions and identify next steps. Ability to work with multiple disciplines (STA, Engineering, Research, Laboratory and Design). Ability to describe the operating environment in which the components/systems function. Ability to describe the compatibility of the basic materials within the OEM manufacturing and processing environment including Tier1 suppliers. Develop and manage materials engineering foundation documents and update for prevent recurrence: Material and Performance Specifications, Laboratory Test Methods, Material Strategies and Design Rules, Material property data in Material Center Database Experience in D/PFMEA, Global 8D, failure analysis and prevent recurrence. Provide root cause analysis and materials and process expertise to support resolution for manufacturing, and field issues. Complete proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook. Being self-motivated, curious, along with organization and communication skills are critical for this position. Experience Required: Technically focused internships and/or cooperative assignments. Education Required: Bachelor of Science in Material Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Other Related Engineering/Technical Engineering Degree considered. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. About Advantage Technical With company roots going back over 30 years, Advantage Technical is an engineering and information technology services company and a national leader in the provision of technical resources today. These services include Staff Augmentation, Direct Placement, Project Resourcing and Outsourcing - delivered from 40 key market locations, by over 3500 specialized contractors, to over 500 clients across North America. Advantage Technical is a Best of Staffing Diamond Award winner for both Clients and Talent. For more information about the industries and services offered by Advantage Technical, please visit AdvantageTechnical.com. Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact your local branch. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.