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Materials Process Engineer - located in Findlay, Ohio Area

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Teijin Automotive Technologies

2024-09-20 12:49:27

Job location Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Engineering

Job description

Teijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally.

We are seeking a Materials Process Engineer for our Research and Development Team.

Role is located in the Findlay, Ohio area to support plants located in Ohio and possibly Indiana.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Support launching new programs and materials in tool shops, Teijin Automotive manufacturing plants, and outside customer sites.
  • Molding evaluation of trial materials made by R&D, outside supplier or raw material manufacturing plants.
  • Document all observations, take pictures, and issue in timely PowerPoint reports.
  • Assist Sr. Materials engineer in launching new materials and new products by developing the process.
  • Assist manufacturing plants in trouble shooting, root cause, and productivity improvement.
  • Learn and use Black Box-special computerized instrument for monitoring molding.
  • Understand, problem solve, and help optimize material and process issues at pilot and plant level.
  • Train process Techs and other Teijin Personal Best Practices.
  • Conduct tests, trials, and DOEs in the laboratory and manufacturing environment.
  • Gather, refine, and relay information from engineering drawings and material specifications.
  • Collect, organize, document, and analyze data into professional technical reports and present in meetings.
  • Document and support development of manufacturing processes for molding and secondary operations.
  • Learn new and unique test methods for evaluating of surface smoothness of Class A parts.
  • Support and interact with business and material development for R&D, and internal customers.
  • Coordinate and communicate with operators, supervisors, engineers, and managers while supporting.
  • Follow all Teijin Automotive Technologies travel and safety guidelines.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials, or Chemistry is required with a preference to concentrations in organic/polymers and plastics sciences.
  • At least two years of engineering experience - plastics is preferred.
  • Experience with bonding equipment, paint application, compression molding presses, and vacuum systems is desired. Must be hands-on, an independent problem solver, and comfortable with changing tasks and work environments.
  • Must be productive with minimal supervision.
  • Good communication and interpersonal interface with all employees in a production environment.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Minitab
  • Available to travel extensively (80% or more) to US Plants.


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