Materials Engineer – Battery and Sealing Components

About the role

This Materials Engineer will be responsible for the material development and specification of technical requirements for materials utilized in Battery, Transmission and Engine.

Responsibilities

• Specifies technical requirements for materials utilized in Battery and Transmission including but not limited to: Transmission Sealing Components, Vent systems, TRP (thermal runaway propagation) mitigation components.
• Completes eSOR requirements to provide timely engineering direction for supplier quotations.
• Works with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods improvement, product improvements, and to support build programs.
• Develops written materials specifications for automotive materials.
• Releases materials for production via Drawing Signoff.
• Affords material changes.
• Plans and implements lab tests.
• Facilitates materials testing - chemistry, physical testing, failure analysis, as required.
• Obtains material property data for analysis and development (VDDV/CAE).
• Interprets test results for feedback to the Product Development or Advanced Teams.
• Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations.
• Supports problem solving for PRTSs.
• Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products.
• Collaborates with supply base to drive sustainable material development for plastic components used in battery packs.
• Travels as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Material Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or other Science degree(s)
• 2+ years of related work experience
• Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design
• Good oral and written communication skills
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
• Understanding of design/manufacturing/material processes
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Knowledge of polymeric materials
• Strong analytical skills - for data analysis, design of experiments, project management, failure analysis, and problem-solving
• Able to manage numerous projects at the same time and prioritize, as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of related work experience, preferably Engineering
• DFSS Certification(s)
• Knowledge of elastomers
• Experience with plastics