Trelleborg AB

R&D Aerospace Material Scientist

Trelleborg AB • $80K — $95K *
Fort Wayne, IN 46835In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific field (Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, etc.) required
  • Lab experience with hands-on testing required
  • Familiarity with ISO standards essential
  • Proficiency in technical writing is necessary
  • Strong analytical, decision making, and problem-solving skills required
  • Experience with auditing preferred
  • Familiarity with 5S practices is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and customer requirements
  • Design and conduct tests to characterize the physical and thermal properties of polymers
  • Perform data analysis and interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions
  • Draft and implement test requirements according to ASTM and industry standards
  • Benchmark lab operations for competency verification and accreditation retention
  • Compose technical reports and present findings clearly and effectively
  • Audit aerospace manufacturing laboratories to identify improvement opportunities and increase efficiency

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a high-functioning team
  • Opportunity for professional development and skill enhancement
  • Involvement in Continuous Improvement and corrective action programs
  • Potential for expanding knowledge through diverse materials testing
  • Engagement with innovative laboratory technology
Full Job Description
Summary of role:

The R&D Aerospace Material Engineer role is responsible for test method design and implementation, conducting design of experiments, interpretation of data, drawing conclusions, and preparing final test reports related to polymer testing in the Material Laboratory using a variety of innovative laboratory equipment. The Engineer will also work with aerospace manufacturing facilities to harmonize processes and test reports, as well as audit the facilities to increase efficiency and reliability. This position will join a high functioning team to support the Aerospace market. Strong understanding of scientific methods required. Communication and problem solving skills are key.
Tasks and responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and manage multiple projects concurrently including creating and keeping timelines, ensuring projects adhere to customer requirements, and communicating results to customers.
  • Design tests that align with material development for the purpose of characterizing polymer's physical and thermal properties.
  • Design and perform data analysis.
  • Prepare, develop, implement, and interpret test requirements as defined in ASTM, customer, and other industry standard specifications.
  • Perform benchmarking operations with other laboratories to verify the lab's competency and retain accreditation.
  • Write technical reports and presentations.
  • Follow procedures and perform duties in compliance with lab accreditation requirements (ISO17025)
  • Create and perform benchmarking operations with TSS aerospace manufacturing locations to assure all locations are performing adequate testing.
  • Harmonize with TSS aerospace manufacturing locations processes, test reports, and other opportunities for alignment.
  • Audit Aerospace manufacturing site's internal laboratories to increase efficiency and reliability. Find opportunities for improvement and risks to the business based on the performance of audited labs.
  • Expand the current Material Laboratory's scope of accreditation to include additional tests as the need arises by the Aerospace market segment.
  • Analyze material properties to identify which materials in the TSS portfolio can be consolidated.
  • Manage the aerospace Qualified Material List with all Trelleborg sites providing parts for aerospace.
  • Remain free from any undue internal influence and external commercial, financial, and other pressures and influences that may adversely affect the quality of their work.
  • Active participation in Continuous Improvement, Preventative Action, and Corrective Action programs with regards to testing, report writing, and the ISO17025 lab management system.
  • General upkeep of the laboratory
  • Compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and customer mandated procedures
  • Other duties as assigned by manager
Competencies:
  • Strong mechanical and technical capability
  • Time management skills to meet targeted completion dates
  • Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and manage projects
  • Attention to detail and accuracy. "Right the first time" attitude
  • Strong customer focus and understanding of total customer satisfaction
  • Ability to work independently the majority of the time while still functioning well in a team environment
  • A positive, professional, can-do attitude
  • Skilled in verbal, written, and visual communication of technical content to an audience with different levels of technical knowledge, including international persons.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree required in a scientific field (Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Forensic Science or similar)
  • Lab experience required
  • ISO familiarity required
  • Auditing experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, decision making, and problem solving skills required
  • Technical writing skills required
  • Experience with 5S practices a plus

About Trelleborg AB

Trelleborg AB is a global engineering group focused on polymer technology, with headquarters in Trelleborg, Sweden. The company operates in three main business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. Trelleborg's products are used in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare, and oil and gas. The company has operations in over 50 countries and employs approximately 24,000 people. Trelleborg is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and has a market capitalization of approximately SEK 50 billion.
Learn more about Trelleborg AB
Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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