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Materials Engineer – Battery and Sealing Components
General MotorsMaterials Engineer creating specifications for battery and transmission materials at General Motors. Collaborating on improvements and conducting materials testing while managing multiple projects.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Responsible for specifying technical requirements for materials utilized in Battery and Transmission including but not limited to: Transmission Sealing Components, Vent systems, TRP (thermal runaway propagation) mitigation components
- Completes eSOR requirements to provide timely engineering direction for supplier quotations
- Works with engineering functions, suppliers, plant personnel and others to implement cost reduction, methods improvement, product improvements, and to support build programs
- Develops written materials specifications for automotive materials
- Releases materials for production via Drawing Signoff
- Assists in implementing material changes
- Plans and implements lab test
- Facilitates materials testing --- chemistry, physical testing, failure analysis, as required
- Obtains material property data for analysis and development (VDDV/CAE)
- Interprets test results for feedback to the Product Development or Advanced Teams
- Communicates information to and from internal and external customer organizations
- Supports problem solving for PRTSs
- Stays abreast of new technology and competitive products
- Collaborates with supply base to drive sustainable material development for plastic components used in battery packs
- Travels as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Material Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or other Science degree(s)
- 2+ years of related work experience
- Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design
- Good oral and written communication skills
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
- Understanding of design/manufacturing/material processes
- Ability to work independently and with others
- Knowledge of polymeric materials
- Strong analytical skills - for data analysis, design of experiments, project management, failure analysis, and problem-solving
- Able to manage numerous projects at the same time and prioritize, as necessary
Benefits
Comp & perks- Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities
- Opportunities for individuals with disabilities
- This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Hard Skills & Tools
materials specificationschemistryphysical testingfailure analysisdata analysisdesign of experimentsproject managementpolymeric materialsthermal runaway propagation (TRP) mitigationengineering theory
Soft Skills
oral communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsindependent workcollaborationproblem-solvingprioritizationtime managementteamworkanalytical skills
Certifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science Degree in Materials EngineeringBachelor of Science Degree in Material ScienceBachelor of Science Degree in Metallurgical EngineeringBachelor of Science Degree in ChemistryBachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering