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HTC Global Services Inc Product Materials Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan
HTC Global Services wants you. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global you'll collaborate with experts. You'll join successful teams contributing to our clients' success. You'll work side by side with our clients and have long-term opportunities to advance your career with the latest emerging technologies.
At HTC Global Services our consultants have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Paid-Time-Off, Paid Holidays, 401K matching, Life and Accidental Death Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, and a variety of other perks.
Job Description:
Product Materials Engineer, Body Exterior Materials: Manage materials used in automotive body exterior installed assemblies or systems. Depth of knowledge in one or more basic materials used in automotive body exterior components such as resins, elastomers, metals,and fluids. Understanding of compatibility of basic materials associated with secondary operations such as painting, rubber bonding, electroplating, etc. Develop and maintain global material and performance specifications, evaluate, and approve supplier products to these specifications. Direct suppliers in the development and application of appropriate materials. Support material cost reduction initiatives. Review, provide input, correct, and approve engineering drawings and bill of materials for Teamcenter Notices.
Skills Required:
Automotive materials knowledge in metals, coatings and plating, resins, elastomers and adhesives.
Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills, self-motivated and self-driven.
Ability to develop new laboratory test methods to predict field concerns.
Ability to manage complex data sets, develop conclusions and identify next steps.
Ability to work with multiple disciplines (STA, Engineering, Research, Laboratory and Design).
Ability to describe the operating environment in which the components/systems function.
Ability to describe the compatibility of the basic materials within the manufacturing and processing environment including Tier1 suppliers.
Develop and manage materials engineering foundation documents and update for prevent recurrence:
Material and Performance Specifications
Laboratory Test Methods
Material Strategies and Design Rules
Material property data in Material Center Database
Experience in D/PFMEA, Global 8D, failure analysis and prevent recurrence.
Provide root cause analysis and materials and process expertise to support resolution for manufacturing, and field issues.
Complete proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
Being self-motivated, curious, along with organization and communication skills are critical for this position.
Skills Preferred:
Automotive testing experience preferred. Understanding of material processes, ranging from supplier manufacturing through application, cure process and internal/external customer requirements.
Experience Required:
Technically focused internships and/or cooperative assignments.
Experience Preferred:
1-2 years of Materials Engineering experience in automotive materials is preferred.
Education Required:
Bachelor of Science in Material Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Other Related Engineering/Technical Engineering Degree considered.
Our success as a company is built on practicing inclusion and embracing diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. Together we work to create and maintain an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected. At HTC Global Services, our differences are embraced and celebrated. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. HTC is proud to be recognized as a National Minority Supplier