Job Summary: 

• Be a primary source for polymer material expertise, information, and analysis at the Factory 
• Support ongoing material application processes for plastic, soft trim, fluids, metal-finished plastics, et al)
• Work with product engineering, Tier 1, and material suppliers to ensure the solution is robust and optimized.
• Provide technical support to the quality teams concerning potential material non-compliances.
• Support process validation for all new processes or materials
• Develop new material strategies for lower-cost manufacturing with improved quality.
• Advise the broader Materials Engineering Team on how it can make better materials for manufacturing
• Manage polymer material approvals for local material suppliers in China
• Understanding and specifying material requirements to meet design and commercial needs
• Develop innovative materials solutions, internally and with suppliers, to improve blade performance, reliability, and cost
• Material characterization and analysis of data, including running trials in a production environment
• Take responsibility and ownership within the section for current and future strategy

Skills on Resume: 

• Polymer Expertise (Hard Skills)
• Material Application Support (Soft Skills)
• Process Validation (Hard Skills)
• Quality Assurance (Soft Skills)
• Cost Optimization Strategies (Hard Skills)
• Material Approvals (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Strategic Planning (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Ensures compliance with SOP, protocols, safety policies, methods, or other procedures with government rules and regulations.
• Works with product development engineers to establish new test protocols
• Smooth hand-off between materials engineers, battery test engineers, and chemists
• Prepares samples, standards, and solutions using industry standards and in-house methods
• Perform material validations per industry code/internal specifications
• Writes, revises, and reviews material specifications
• Writes, revises, and reviews test specifications
• Communicate technical information and project status through written and oral manner.
• Generates clear and concise reports and supporting documentation
• Lead failure investigations of ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, polymers, material analysis, and root-cause identification.
• Makes recommendations including material selection and processing guidance to avoid future failures.
• Effectively collaborates with colleagues on laboratory techniques, sample preparation, instrumentation, data analysis, documentation, and safety
• Visit vendors and/or manufacturing sites

Skills on Resume: 

• SOP Compliance (Hard Skills)  
• Test Protocol Development (Hard Skills)  
• Material Validation (Hard Skills)  
• Failure Investigation (Hard Skills)  
• Material Specification Writing (Hard Skills)  
• Technical Communication (Soft Skills)  
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)  
• Vendor Collaboration (Soft Skills)  

• Job Summary: 
• Complete scientific analysis for identification of new & alternate material sources
• Serve as a technical point of contact for collaboration with vendors, AMD, PD, PE, PN
• Drive timing of enrollment by collaboration with internal/external partners
• Develop a proactive plan for the evaluation of materials
• Determine the impact on the product or process of change notifications
• Identify new and alternative material sources
• Provide technical support for material investigations and audit findings 
• Collaborate on material testing requirements, evaluate and verify shelf-life integrity
• Active participation in the Material Review Board
• Determine material attributes and how they impact the process or product
• Assess materials for secondary and tertiary sources
• Design experiments associated with the determination of material usage
• Provide technical guidance on process-owned materials
• SME for any decisions associated with how the material will impact the process or product
• Guide other departments on priority and timelines for material-related needs
• Act as a resource to provide technical and scientific troubleshooting support to company departments in area(s) of expertise
• Provides support as the process material SME in the evaluation and transfer of new technology and processes

Skills on Resume: 

• Material Analysis (Hard Skills)  
• Vendor Collaboration (Soft Skills)  
• Material Evaluation Planning (Hard Skills)  
• Impact Assessment (Hard Skills)  
• Technical Support (Soft Skills)  
• Material Testing (Hard Skills)  
• Troubleshooting Expertise (Soft Skills)  
• New Technology Transfer (Hard Skills)  

Job Summary: 

• Provide chemistry/materials-related support to the quality and research-related test efforts 
• Perform tests on various materials and chemicals used in the fabrication and flight test of aircraft to ensure compliance with applicable company standards and government regulations 
• Perform various types of investigative analysis and tests on new materials and processes 
• Gain laboratory experience and be comfortable collecting field samples as well as adapting to various sampling and testing environments  
• Support extended and off-shift work schedules and on-call requirements 
• Able to support testing at various temperature ranges and conditions since some testing is performed outdoors 
• Work in hazardous laboratory environments and with hazardous chemicals/materials and follow all Personal Protective Equipment and safety requirements
• Work in a laboratory environment by themselves or with other team members
• Lead the discussion with packaging material suppliers in meeting Micron materials specifications and roadmaps
• Own and establish overall package characterization planning and execution for advanced packaging requirements such as cryogenic application and High-Performance Computing requirements
• Collaborate with PDE-PIE/ TD and GQ on materials and package characterization
• Be the lead in driving the resolution of issues encountered during package characterization
• Execute package characterization tracking and forecasting for new package NPIs
• Develop strategies to drive materials and package materials improvement

Skills on Resume: 

• Material Testing (Hard Skills)
• Compliance Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Investigative Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Laboratory Safety (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Package Characterization (Hard Skills)
• Issue Resolution (Soft Skills)
• Materials Strategy Development (Soft Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Develop the next generation of seals and materials to drive performance, durability, and cost improvements.
• Interact and collaborate with internal and external groups and suppliers, focusing on the development of sealing materials and processes for fuel cells and electrolyzers
• Actively engage in supplier development to ensure a reliable supply of sealing materials
• Ensure the quality of the automated sealing process, such that the stacks pass QC leak checks
• Ensure seals can be mass-manufactured to meet internal volume targets
• Contribute to the mechanical design and modeling of fuel cell and hydrogen stack components
• Support the development of in-situ and ex-situ characterization and testing protocols for sealing materials.
• Contribute to DFMEA and FMEA documents for Fuel Cells, Electrolysers, and Electrochemical Systems
• Actively disseminate information cross-functionally with the organization
• Act as a role model and ambassador of the company's cultural values
• Develop, including risk and COSHH assessments, safety protocols and procedures related to the safe handling, storage, and disposal of materials used within Fuel Cell stacks and systems
• Works with department management to identify and develop objectives and timelines in support of new and ongoing material projects
• Where needed, prepares technical and scientifically accurate reports and presentations for internal and external use
• Performs research, analyzes, and summarizes data, participates in the interpretation of results and formulation of appropriate recommendations
• Effectively tracks and communicates with department management regarding project progress and milestones via regular meetings, scientific presentations, and/or written reports

Skills on Resume: 

• Seal Development (Hard Skills)  
• Supplier Collaboration (Soft Skills)  
• Process Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)  
• Mechanical Design Support (Hard Skills)  
• Material Testing Protocols (Hard Skills)  
• Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)  
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)  
• Cross-Functional Communication (Soft Skills)  

Job Summary: 

• Conduct parts performance analyses including the evaluation of field failures, test failures, production problems, and receiving inspections.
• Work with Business Unit supervision and production personnel to assist in problem-solving and process improvement activities related to materials and component manufacturing.
• Provide materials engineering support in the analysis of defects, corrosion, and plating problems 
• Evaluate existing materials and process technology currently not used by the Kohler Co including coordination of pilot tests in a manufacturing environment.
• Assist design engineers and other engineering or manufacturing personnel in the selection of proper materials and processing for specific product or component applications.
• Interface with plant personnel to ensure thorough and appropriate analyses of samples accompanying CHEM Lab project work requests.
• Pursue an understanding of manufacturing processes utilized by the Kohler Co., which will involve plant visits.
• Have a broad familiarity with materials and testing specifications.
• Knowledgeable of the following laboratory equipment:
• Sample preparation for metallography and hardness testing.
• Macro and/or microstructural evaluation, including photography and quantitative techniques, using the stereomicroscope and/or compound microscope, including the use of image archiving software.
• Brinell, Rockwell, and microhardness (Vickers and Knoop) testing.
• Scanning electron microscope (SEM) examination and energy dispersive spectroscopic(EDS) analysis.
• Be responsible for non-destructive methods and their uses.
• Write project reports, draw conclusions, and provide recommendations based on testing and analyses.

Skills on Resume: 

• Performance Analysis (Hard Skills)  
• Problem Solving (Soft Skills)  
• Material Defect Analysis (Hard Skills)  
• Process Technology Evaluation (Hard Skills)  
• Material Selection (Hard Skills)  
• Laboratory Testing (Hard Skills)  
• Non-Destructive Testing (Hard Skills)  
• Report Writing (Soft Skills) 

Job Summary: 

• Works on problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher-level professionals
• Supports large projects or processes of complex scope with oversight from management or higher-level professionals
• Devises and implements test methods and evaluates laboratory test equipment and processes
• Makes recommendations concerning the acquisition and use of new testing equipment and materials
• Work with internal customers to understand their testing needs and work collaboratively to create new test methods
• Maintain and troubleshoot existing equipment and validate testing protocols
• Present project status and project closures to internal customers and stakeholders
• Communicate regularly with lab management, customers, and stakeholders on the status of projects
• Assist in creating a Capital budget
• Assist, support, and further develop specific areas of testing – with a focus on traction and friction
• Work with internal customers to understand their future needs regarding friction and traction testing
• Assist the lab’s Quality Engineer by ensuring quality standards are being followed and that the lab meets all requirements for IATF
• Works on technical problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher-level professionals
• Researches potential new technologies, products, and test method development by developing and testing theories on the physical, chemical, and/or biological properties of materials and ingredients under various conditions

Skills on Resume: 

• Test Method Development (Hard Skills)  
• Equipment Maintenance (Hard Skills)  
• Project Support (Soft Skills)  
• Stakeholder Communication (Soft Skills)  
• Traction Testing (Hard Skills)  
• Quality Standards Compliance (Hard Skills)  
• Technology Research (Hard Skills)  
• Capital Budget Assistance (Soft Skills)  

Job Summary: 

• Develop additive manufacturing process parameters for the creation of unique inorganic materials for the products.
• Develop materials and process solutions to achieve continued excellence in fabrication.
• Define, develop, and lead the execution of experiments to prove out and optimize the next materials and processes.
• Perform statistical assessment of data and make recommendations for process changes based on experimental results.
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to deliver a competitive product offering.
• Work with external vendors and suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and product goals
• Work alongside the manufacturing teams to ensure achieve product quality goals.
• Lead projects related to materials and make recommendations as to the viability of solutions to meet business needs.
• Test and validate new materials in product applications, including material performance, processing capability, and durability testing.
• Implement new materials and/or processes in a manufacturing environment by working with other engineering functions.
• Work with suppliers to identify new materials, answer questions related to existing materials, and develop/optimize the performance of both.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing projects, material-related questions, and/or technical specification development.
• Drive improvement activity through a solid understanding and application of statistical tools and interpretation of results for effective solutions (e.g., Design of Experiments, process mapping, process capability analysis, Pugh matrix, FMEA, MSA, control plans, etc.)

Skills on Resume: 

• Additive Manufacturing (Hard Skills)
• Process Optimization (Hard Skills)
• Statistical Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Supplier Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Material Validation (Hard Skills)
• Technical Support (Soft Skills)
• Quality Improvement (Hard Skills)

Job Summary: 

• Conducting capacity analysis of the production process, and communicating with customers promptly, according to the requirements of the order, formulating the main production plan
• Formulating the delivery requirements plan, making timely adjustments based on production and inventory requirements, tracking the implementation of supplier orders and ensuring that materials meet production requirements
• Providing material support for the new product project.
• Responsible for the raw material demand and follow-up confirmation after PPAP to ensure that the material progress conforms to the project schedule
• Responsible for the management of the warehouse, and promoting the visual management of materials to ensure the correct quantity of materials in production
• According to the customer's order requirements and the quality of the supplier, controlling the inventory of raw materials to a reasonable range, reducing the inventory of work in progress, and achieving lean production
• Arrange to ship, receive, and dispatch reasonably and timely to ensure that production progress can be completed as planned
• Handling customs trade manual, manual change, verification, carry-over procedures, and related import and export document preparation
• Responsible for product inspection, document production, customs declaration and rejection of defective products
• Reconciling accounts regularly with the finances to ensure no errors
• Learning about customs affairs, commodity inspection, inspection and quarantine laws and regulations and the latest customs clearance policies, and maintaining good communication with customs
• Execute second source material approval projects to meet manufacturing supply needs and assess risk to product performance at each step of the approval process
• Align direct material evaluations to consider component function as defined by product DFMEA.

Skills on Resume: 

• Capacity Analysis (Hard Skills)  
• Production Planning (Soft Skills)  
• Material Management (Hard Skills)  
• Inventory Control (Hard Skills)  
• Lean Production (Soft Skills)  
• Customs Compliance (Hard Skills)  
• Supplier Coordination (Soft Skills)  
• Risk Assessment (Hard Skills)