Materials engineer Jobs in USA

TS Tech Americas, Inc. (www.tstech.com) is the regional corporate headquarters, research and development, and strategic center for 17 locations throughout USA, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. These locations manufacture and sale automotive and powersports seats, interior parts and accessories. Our commitment to quality has resulted in the organization winning the prestigious JD Powers award for seat quality.

Our focus is on delivering customer satisfaction, protecting the environment, and actively supporting local community initiatives and organizations. This position will be located at our facility in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.

We are unable to sponsor employment visas for this position.

At this time, we are focusing on direct applications and kindly ask that recruiters and employment agencies refrain from submitting candidates. Applications sent through recruiters or agencies may not be considered.

Position summary: Coordinate efforts within the Product Verification Section and between other TS Tech groups, customers and suppliers during the product testing process. Have moderate level of understanding of automotive products and applications and relevant engineering problem solving experience. Ensure that the final test reports meet or exceed customer and/or internal requirements. Identify and solve problems that arise with the testing process. Work alongside other engineers within the section. Focus area will be on Door Liner and Powersports seat testing along with material component testing on plastics, metals, elastomers, including, physical properties (Tensile, Elongation, etc.) and appearance testing.

Qualifications/Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical/work experience
• Basic understanding of physics including Statics, Dynamics and Kinematics
• Basic understanding of materials property testing
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook
• Moderate understanding of testing methods and product quality, cost, and delivery
• Moderate knowledge of automotive products and applications
• Strong organization skills
• Ability to apply PDCA cycle

Primary Position Responsibilities:

General Job Requirements

• Communication Prepares and may present technical reports and presentations (Reports, Schedules, Non-Conforming Work, Continuous Improvement Ideas) Collaborates among different groups to achieve overall company goals Communicates with customer and supplier to maintain relationships, expectations, negotiations and communication (Outside Stakeholders) Actively participates and engages in sectional, departmental, project, and customer meetings
• Planning Creates and maintains a schedule(s) to proactively manage areas of responsibility and resources. (Testing Schedule / Data Collection / PIF / TMC / MBO / CAR / Budget / etc) Ability to lead testing technicians to ensure schedules and reports are accurate and stay on track while meeting all standard procedures and conforming to ISO policies
• Technical Know-How Understands and locates applicable information (DWG, SPEC, Regulations) Understands the process and purpose of analyzing, solving and communicating problems and solutions Demonstrates overall engineering aptitude (engineering fundamentals) Has high knowledge base of most aspects of TS Tech products and testing methods Effectively demonstrates moderate degree of mechanical aptitude and hands on ability
• Innovation Support department growth through new equipment and efficiency activities

Specific Job Requirements

• Testing Process Control Coordinate test methodology and deliverables between test requester and testing technicians Effectively schedule and plan upcoming testing activities and resources including manpower, equipment and other resources Ensure the quality of test data with emphasis on man, method and machine Confirm test execution meets or exceeds customer expectations Responsible for final report generation and technical content Supports the efforts of the department in meeting internal and external policies and procedures including ISO 9001 / 17025. Emphasis on product Safety, Strength, Airbag Deployment and Government Regulations
• Continuous Improvement Support the development and proposal of reoccurrence prevention methods Seek out, understand and communicate new or revised regulations and requirements Supports in the development of new equipment and methods

Reporting to this position:

• No Direct Reports
• No Indirect Reports

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Environmental conditions - Open office environment. May be exposed to moderate noise levels.
• Vocal Communication - Required to express or exchange ideas by means of concise (clear, correct and timely) discussion with coworkers, customers, suppliers, etc.
• Hearing Perception - Ability to recognize information at normal spoken levels and/or ability to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or make fine distinctions in sound.
• Sensory Utilization - Prepare and analyze written or computer data.
• Physical Activities - Required to stand, walk and sit, as well as using hands to pick up, handle or feel objects. May occasionally reach with hands and arms. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Visual Acuity - There are no special vision requirements.
• It is an essential function of this position that the Associate be on the work site in person to perform their job duties throughout each scheduled work week. TSAM operates most effectively with the kind of teamwork, personal interaction, and supervision that cannot be achieved in a home office environment.

Travel

• Travel requirement: 0-5%

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the job may differ from those outlined above and other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job.