Materials Process Engineer - located in Findlay, Ohio Area

Teijin Automotive Technologies is the world leader in the compounding and manufacturing of lightweight composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where youre only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry leading benefits. Called BENEfits4U, our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Job Description

We are seeking a Materials Process Engineer for our Research and Development Team.

Role is located in the Findlay, Ohio area to support plants located in Ohio and possibly Indiana.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support launching new programs and materials in tool shops, Teijin Automotive manufacturing plants, and outside customer sites.
• Molding evaluation of trial materials made by R&D, outside supplier or raw material manufacturing plants.
• Document all observations, take pictures, and issue in timely PowerPoint reports.
• Assist Sr. Materials engineer in launching new materials and new products by developing the process.
• Assist manufacturing plants in trouble shooting, root cause, and productivity improvement.
• Learn and use Black Box-special computerized instrument for monitoring molding.
• Understand, problem solve, and help optimize material and process issues at pilot and plant level.
• Train process Techs and other Teijin Personal Best Practices.
• Conduct tests, trials, and DOEs in the laboratory and manufacturing environment.
• Gather, refine, and relay information from engineering drawings and material specifications.
• Collect, organize, document, and analyze data into professional technical reports and present in meetings.
• Document and support development of manufacturing processes for molding and secondary operations.
• Learn new and unique test methods for evaluating of surface smoothness of Class A parts.
• Support and interact with business and material development for R&D, and internal customers.
• Coordinate and communicate with operators, supervisors, engineers, and managers while supporting.
• Follow all Teijin Automotive Technologies travel and safety guidelines.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials, or Chemistry is preferred or equivalent years of experience required along with concentrations in organic/polymers and plastics sciences.
• At least two years of engineering experience plastics is preferred.
• Experience with bonding equipment, paint application, compression molding presses, and vacuum systems is desired. Must be hands-on, an independent problem solver, and comfortable with changing tasks and work environments.
• Must be productive with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal interface with all employees in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Minitab
• Available to travel extensively (80% or more) to US Plants.

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, Teijin Automotive Technologies is the place for you!