Materials Engineer I

2 days ago


Waterloo, Iowa, United States Staff Finders Inc Full time
About the Role

The Materials Engineer I will support various laboratory and engineering tasks, conducting materials analysis, developing processes, and providing troubleshooting support with limited engineering oversight. The role involves maintaining product quality and lab operations in collaboration with maintenance and production teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct preparation, analysis, and testing of material samples, components, and processes with minimal oversight for moderately complex activities.
  • Develop, recommend, and implement analytical or process improvements to maintain or enhance product quality.
  • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, processes, or analytical issues in collaboration with maintenance and production personnel.
  • Contribute to project teams, applying technical knowledge and experience to improve factory performance in areas such as safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
  • Create, maintain, and update process instructions and analytical procedures as needed.
  • Ensure laboratory operations comply with safety standards and maintain Sustain level 5S within the Materials Engineering lab.
  • Maintain accurate records of lab consumables, orders, and audit results in relevant databases.
Additional Job Duties
  • Perform laboratory tasks as requested, ensuring proper completion of work and timely part delivery.
  • Order and stock lab consumables, tracking all relevant information including price, order date, and delivery status.
  • Collect parts, perform audits, and maintain audit spreadsheets for monthly and quarterly reviews.
  • Support equipment maintenance and changeovers, including S450 crankshaft heat treat.
  • Maintain coolant levels in lab saws and manage the approval of new consumables for lab use.
Requirements
  • Associates Degree in a technical field or equivalent relevant work experience.
Preferred Skills
  • Strong understanding of part prints, process instructions, and industry standards.
  • Basic to moderate knowledge of ferrous machining processes and material analysis.
  • Basic familiarity with production equipment and maintenance practices for quality control.
  • Solid mechanical aptitude with a desire to further develop technical skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other engineering-related software.
Nice-to-Haves
  • Experience in process control and analytical analysis, ideally within a John Deere manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with shop floor or laboratory operations.
  • Experience contributing to process improvement and problem-solving teams.
  • Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience.
  • Knowledge of production systems, databases, and SAP transactions.


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