Materials Engineer (Polymers - Plastics)

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Materials Specification Produce specifications of materials Characterize materials to obtain their properties Specify, develop, manage and keep up to date the materials database Ensure materials database is up to date Ensure materials compliance with the applicable technical and safety standards, regulations, directives, local laws. Materials Testing Test materials to obtain their properties (all types) to enable design integrity and manufacturing process stability Test materials to support risk assessments, and to support issues analysis and forensic investigations. Special Processes Specification oSpecify and develop together with supply chain all special processes. oIdentify, involve, and establish effective interaction with relevant representatives of the supply chain. Support Design Engineers Support design engineers during design and validation of new products and product improvement Develop and issue all the materials documentation during New Product Introduction process (NPI) Materials Design Authority Review, accept and approve the design definition i.e., drawings Support Supply Chain Support qualification of suppliers Support resolution of deviations during manufacturing. Support Customer Support Support resolution of issues in operation. Manage Materials Development Projects: Lead and manage developments of new materials and processes. Manage Materials Team: Drive, motivate, and coach materials team, and ensure efficient communication and active feedback. Ensure trainings and qualification plans to enable growth of team members, and develop materials leadership of JCH2 Education and Experience You have 10-15 years experience in Plastics, polymers Engineering experience. Sealing devices Materials specifications Materials characterization Materials database Special processes specifications Destructive and non destructive inspection methods specification Governance Global responsibility and authority Design approval authority Delegation of authority to regions by person in written for certain jobs