Materials Process Engineer - located in Findlay, Ohio ...

Teijin Automotive Technologies is the world leader in the compounding and manufacturing of lightweight composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you're only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry leading benefits. Called BENEfits4U, our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more. Job Description 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 preferred or equivalent years of experience required along with 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. If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, Teijin Automotive Technologies is the place for you!

Created: 2024-11-02