Senior Materials Engineer

Job Description

The Role

The Senior Materials Engineer is responsible for developing validating and supporting paint shop manufacturing materials with a primary focus on Topcoat Systems. This work is performed within centralized manufacturing engineering or plant/assembly environments where creativity initiative and a high level of independent judgment are this role you will collaborate with suppliers manufacturing sites and engineering teams to drive material innovation ensure robust processes and support high-quality vehicle finishes.

What Youll Do

• Partner with materials suppliers to develop evaluate and approve materials to applicable GM materials specifications.
• Provide technical direction to manufacturing sites and new paint shop teams on proper processes and equipment to support paint materials.
• Support development and testing of advanced process technologies and materials.
• Lead project management activities across equipment SMEs suppliers and manufacturing teams to execute new material launches.
• Drive development projects for new materials and applications to reduce cost improve environmental performance or enhance product quality.
• Plan and implement material tests and development programs to support problem-solving and technical advancement.
• Participate in the Global Technical Team to drive alignment on new technology development materials standardization and equipment requirements.
• Develop new materials testing procedures to validate evolving product requirements.
• Own and maintain engineering documents including material specifications process control plan templates PFMEA Bill of Operations and Bill of Materials.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

• 5 years of direct automotive coatings experience with proven expertise in materials formulations and application processes.
• Advanced technical knowledge of paint materials engineering including topcoat systems curing behavior rheology and materialprocess interactions.
• Strong understanding of paint shop manufacturing best practices including booth operations application equipment quality controls defect reduction methods and environmental compliance.
• Working knowledge of material procedures validation protocols testing methods (e.g. appearance metrics durability testing adhesion corrosion) and qualification requirements for production release.
• Proven project management capability with the ability to lead material development initiatives manage timelines coordinate suppliers/equipment SMEs and deliver technical milestones.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites suppliers and development locations as required to support material launches and problem resolution.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Masters degree (MS) in Chemistry or Engineering.
• Background in Materials Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry or Metallurgical Engineering.

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