Materials Engineer I

17 hours ago

Waterloo, United States Three Point Solutions Full time
Job Title: Materials Engineer I - Materials Engineering
Client: Heavy Machine Manufacturing Industry
Duration: 2 years
Location: Waterloo, IA 50704

Description:

Materials Engineer I - Materials Engineering

Major Purpose
Assists and supports materials engineering work that is narrow in scope and responsibility. This job fully integrates an individual into the engineering culture by performing professional materials engineering (e.g., chemicals, plastics, finishes, metallurgy, heat treat, ceramics, etc.) assignments and specific engineering tasks that are limited in scope, depth, and degree of skill required. Work plans and decisions are reviewed by supervisors.

Major Duties
  • Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems.
  • Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
  • Support drafting of engineering standards and specifications and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards.
  • Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, acting as the primary contact within an established contract management plan.
  • Identify shortcomings in existing processes and systems and use established change management programs to address them.
  • Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
  • Conduct a range of product development and engineering activities. Analyze customer needs and define/deliver products.
  • Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
  • Participate in assessment and development planning activities, engage in formal and informal training, and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulations, and industry best practices.
Skills, Abilities, Knowledge
  • Engineering Technology
  • Engineering Design
  • Engineering Development
  • Business Requirements Analysis
  • Engineering Specification
  • Engineering Testing
  • Project Schedule Management
  • Engineering Build
  • Engineering Implementation
  • Engineering Technical Operations Support
  • Health and Safety
  • Negotiation
  • Policy and Regulation
  • Review and Reporting
  • Risk Management
  • Contract Management
  • Costing and Budgeting
  • Graphics or Photo Imaging
  • Word Processor Software
  • Presentation Creation
  • Spreadsheet Expertise
  • Database User Interfaces and Queries
  • Development Environment
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
  • Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
  • Internet Browser Knowledge
  • Electronic Mail Expertise
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level
Description:

Major Purpose
  • This job is for a Materials Engineering lab technician whose everyday assignments and tasks may vary from routine to infrequent.
  • Duties are relatively broad in scope and may require evaluations by the position holder.
  • The holder of this position will perform materials engineering supporting tasks or complex laboratory analytical functions with limited engineering oversight.
Major Duties
  • Completes tasks involving preparation or analysis of material samples/components/processes with minor engineering oversight for moderately complex activities.
  • Develops, recommends, and implements analytical or process changes to maintain or improve product quality.
  • Works with maintenance and production personnel to troubleshoot laboratory equipment, process, or analytical problems.
  • Participates in project teams to improve factory performance in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
  • Creates and maintains process instructions or develops analytical processes to meet production needs.
  • Creates and maintains laboratory procedures and processes.
  • Maintains "Sustain" level of 5S in the materials engineering lab.
Qualifications

Technical Skills & Knowledge
  • Excellent understanding of part prints, process instructions, and industry standards.
  • Basic to moderate knowledge of ferrous machining processes and materials analysis.
  • Basic knowledge of production and analytical equipment, and maintenance activities.
  • Solid mechanical aptitude with a drive to grow this skill set.
  • Very good verbal and written communication skills.
Education
  • 2-year associate technical degree or equivalent work experience.
Relevant Work Experiences
  • Experience in process control and analytical analysis.
  • Experience in Client manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in shop floor or laboratory environment.
  • Participation in process problem-solving teams.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience.
  • Experience with production systems and databases.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and other engineering software tools.
Specific Job Duties
  • Perform laboratory tasks and support activities in the materials lab as requests are received.
  • Work with requestors to ensure proper work is done and parts are delivered to the lab.
  • Order and stock lab consumables.
  • Track reservation number, IM number, price, order date, and delivery date.
  • Enter crib reservation in SAP (PDX) transaction.
  • Collect parts, perform audits, and maintain Monthly/Quarterly Audit spreadsheets.
  • Track work request system.
  • Maintain all lab equipment.
  • Support changeovers and adjustments at S450 crankshaft heat treat.
  • Maintain coolant levels in all saws.
  • Get new consumables approved for use.

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