Senior Research and Development Engineer
About the role
Carry out specific assigned R & D projects by organizing, prioritizing, and facilitating the effective usage of both human and materials resources for the areas of powder product development (ferrous materials, specialized additives and coating technology, new applications).
Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute and interpret experiments to complete research deliverables.
- Interface with customers, suppliers, marketing, and manufacturing departments to realize program goals.
- Manage assigned work force, recognize personal strengths, and recommend potential improvements.
- Become the in-house expert/consultant to other departments in the areas of metal powder.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or an engineering‑related field.
- Preferred: Master's or PhD.
- 3+ years of work experience preferred.
- Experience in particulate materials, metallurgy, powder process and product engineering preferred.
Skills
- Demonstrates flexibility, initiative and proactive leadership.
- Demonstrates strong problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.