Sr Materials Engineer

Title: Sr. Materials Engineer Metallurgy

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and youll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee define and conduct metallurgical investigations on engine components from the field and inhouse.
• Define and implement tests or experiments required for evaluating engine components or resolving product problems.
• Prioritize and analyze product problems and laboratory test results to identify root causes and work with a team to develop corrective action plans.
• Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives such as strength weight heat resistance electrical conductivity and cost.
• Plan and evaluate new projects consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
• Conduct or supervise tests and inspections on raw materials or finished products in order to ensure their quality.
• Gather review and submit periodic reports about completed failure investigations and subsequent corrective action to Sr. Management
• Monitor and evaluate material performance and deterioration from a reliability point of view.
• Advise Development team (locally and internationally) on material selection and equivalent US sourced materials.
• Gather review and evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives
• Understand and maintain knowledge on industry standards for metallurgy and material science purposes.
• Oversee review and evaluate the failure investigations done by outside service providers if needed
• Represent company in meetings with customers suppliers and industry groups.
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct
• Perform special projects as required.

Basic Requirements:

• A Bachelors Degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science and 5 years of experience in materials science metallurgy quality or reliability engineering; or 9 years of experience in materials science metallurgy quality or reliability engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of mtu products and their applications
• Engineering knowledge of heavy duty diesel engines
• Functional knowledge of relevant SAP systems
• Functional knowledge of Windchill PLM and CAD viewing tools (CreoView)
• Proficient in the use of Scanning Electron Microscope with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy
• Excellent knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles techniques procedures and equipment to the design and production of internal combustion engines.
• 3 years of experience working on engine failure investigations
• Excellent ability to work independently with little direction and effectively with teams.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities where problems are complex
• Excellent organizational planning and followup skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to travel domestic and international.
• Ability to work and attend training in Friedrichshafen Germany up to 6 weeks.
• Must be available to work flexible hours.
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

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