Material Engineering Leader- Thermoplastics & Elastomers
Your Job
In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead material selection/development on elastomer/thermoplastic category materials for components in automotive connection systems, on new product development products as well as modifications for legacy products.
Our Team
We are building our in-house engineering team and are looking for a talented individual to join.
If you are looking for a way to accelerate your career and be part of a great company, this may be the opportunity for you.
What You Will Do
Knowledge and Skills
* Provide fundamental knowledge and understanding of elastomeric & thermoplastic material behavior to enable successful development and qualification of seal & thermoplastic components in automotive connection systems.
* Collaborate with stakeholders from engineering, manufacturing, quality, procurement & global SME's to understand material requirements on seal & thermoplastic components in automotive connection systems.
* Ensure possessed working knowledge is synced with latest development in the elastomer/rubber & Thermoplastics in automotive connector field.
Product / Process Development
* Develop Material characterization packages to fully characterize Elastomeric & Thermoplastic material behavior for preferred materials by working with cross functional team to support material selection & digital twin development.
* Develop & maintain material specifications that translate product requirements to material requirements.
* Develop & maintain material selection process & tools based on performance to cost by working with cross functional team.
* Develop test plans & drive process for validation of material performance and analyze test results using statistical methods.
* Enhance material databases, to meet expectations of Product Engineers for material selection.
* Lead root cause analysis utilizing structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
Execution & Communication
* Lead collaboration with external suppliers & cross functional teams within Molex to successfully develop new seal & thermoplastic products and support existing products.
* Develop documentation of the project scope, requirements, feasibility, & engineering workplan.
Works directly with product engineering to capture needs and translates into an executable project.
* Clearly and concisely communicate technical knowledge and experimental findings in written and verbal formats to peers, management, and customers concisely and clearly.
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Create / maintain engineering timelines, escalate barriers, and drive projects to completion.
* Some travel, as necessary; may be required.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or Material/ Chemical /Polymer Science
* 5+ years' experience with material formulation with rubber/elastomer & thermoplastic materials
* 3+ years...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Rochester Hills, US-MI
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Engineering
- Recruiter: Molex
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 154980-en_US-US-MI-ROCHESTERHILLS
- Posted: 2024-06-15 10:06:59 -
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