Material Engineering Leader- Thermoplastics

6 months ago

Rochester Hills, United States Molex Full time

Your Job

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead material selection/development on elastomer/thermoplastic category materials for components in automotive connection systems, on new product development products as well as modifications for legacy products.

Our Team

We are building our in-house engineering team and are looking for a talented individual to join. If you are looking for a way to accelerate your career and be part of a great company, this may be the opportunity for you.

What You Will Do

Knowledge and Skills

Provide fundamental knowledge and understanding of elastomeric & thermoplastic material behavior to enable successful development and qualification of seal & thermoplastic components in automotive connection systems. Supplement above with product requirements & manufacturing knowledge of seal thermoplastic components in automotive connection systems & drive material selection based on performance to cost by working with cross functional team. Ensure possessed working knowledge is synced with latest development in the elastomer/rubber & Thermoplastics in automotive connector field.

Product / Process Development

Develop Material characterization packages to fully characterize Elastomeric & Thermoplastic material behavior for preferred materials by working with cross functional team to support material selection & digital twin development. Develop & maintain material specifications that translate product requirements to material requirements. Develop test plans & drive process for validation of material performance and analyze test results using statistical methods. Enhance material databases, to meet expectations of Product Engineers for material selection. Lead root cause analysis utilizing structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).

Execution & Communication

Engage with external suppliers & cross functional teams within Molex to successfully develop new seal & thermoplastic products and support existing products. Develop documentation of the project scope, requirements, feasibility, & engineering workplan. Works directly with product engineering to capture needs and translates into an executable project. Clearly and concisely communicate technical knowledge and experimental findings in written and verbal formats to peers, management, and customers concisely and clearly. Manage multiple projects simultaneously. Create / maintain engineering timelines, escalate barriers, and drive projects to completion.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/aerospace engineering or Material Science 5+ years’ experience with material formulation with rubber/elastomer & thermoplastic materials 3+ years’ experience with manufacturing processes on rubber/elastomer & thermoplastic material components. 3+ years of technical leadership experience to drive material selection & material characterization testing across elastomer & thermoplastic materials. Some travel, as necessary; may be required (10%)

What Will Put You Ahead

Doctorate Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Material Science. 5+ years’ experience with material formulation with rubber/elastomer & thermoplastic materials on Silicone based elastomers, PA, PBT type thermoplastics. 5+ years’ experience with manufacturing processes on rubber/elastomer & thermoplastic material components with silicone-based elastomers, PA, PBT type thermoplastics. 5+ years of technical leadership experience to drive material selection & material characterization testing across elastomer & thermoplastic materials. 5+ years’ experience with product design with on rubber/elastomer & thermoplastic material components Proficient in data analysis products like Minitab. Proficient with basic Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Familiar with Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) technologies. Familiar with parametric CAD systems (UG NX, Catia, Solidworks, etc.) Ability to work with cross functional team & external suppliers to understand product manufacturing & procurement requirements to drive material selection. Strong critical thinking , verbal and written communication skills that demonstrate the ability to express complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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