Product Engineer Materials

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Product Engineer Materials

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Product Engineer Materials. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

This Materials Engineering position is responsible for the development of sheet metal, extrusions, and subsequent surface treatments utilized in Body-in-White (BIW) components and assemblies. In addition, the materials engineer works with the vehicle teams and core engineering to resolve material compatibility, warranty, production, and processing problems encountered during the life of a part or subsystem. Being self-motivated, along with excellent organizational and communication skills, is critical for this position. Ability to manage complex data sets, develop conclusions and identify next steps. Ability to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines (Engineering, Research, Laboratory and Design). Assist in the resolution of assembly, manufacturing, durability & field issues. Liaison between the lab, engineering, and manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate exemplary OS behaviors:

• Excellence, Focus, & Collaboration Develop and manage materials engineering foundation documents and update to prevent issue recurrence:

• Material and Performance Specifications, Approved Source List (ASL) and Laboratory Test Methods (FLTMs).

• Material FEDE requirements and Design Rules.

• Material property data stored in Material Center Database 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 Tier 1 suppliers.

• Review and signoff on engineering drawings and Bill of Materials (BOMs) in Teamcenter (TCe). Review and signoff on Design Verification/Product Validation (DV/PV) plans and part performance test reports.

• Provide root cause analysis, materials, and process expertise to support resolution for manufacturing, and field issues, (collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), Program Vehicle Team (PVT), Purchasing and Research).

• Support manufacturing site assessments, process development and issue resolution.

• Collaborate with the core engineering functions to develop/update test methods for improved field correlation and prevent recurrence.

• Support material cost reduction initiatives.

Basics:

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering with an emphasis in metals.

• Complete proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Possess strong leadership skills, self-motivated and self-driven.

• Technically focused internships and/or cooperative assignments in the sheet metal industry.

Preferred:

• Experience working with complex data sets, and ability to calculate and draw statical conclusions.

• Knowledge of automotive test methods and good laboratory practices.

• 1-2 years exp in sheet metal related work (mills, stamping, engineering, research, etc.).

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future

• Communicate Honestly and Broadly

• Seek Technology and Business "First"

• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Comprehensive Benefit Package

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Paid Time Off

• Employee Discounts

• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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