Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 37.5

Salary Grade: MR2

The base salary will be $71,089 - $94,700 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate's experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Responsibilities

The Research Engineer will be responsible for planning, executing and evaluating manufacturing trials in the field of compression and injection moulding composite materials, as well as carrying out projects. The role will apply their expertise and knowledge to the design, development, modification and manufacturing of equipment, tools or other parts as required to support projects. The Research Engineer will be responsible for leading projects, under supervision, ensuring projects remain within their budget, and for communicating with industrial clients and scientific institutes regarding budgets. The role will provide support and guidance to staff and students regarding project design, as well as approaches to utilizing required equipment and tools to ensure timely, innovative project outcomes are achieved.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's of Engineering Science in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or related program
• Project Management Professional certification preferred

Experience:

• 2 years of experience in the following:
  • Experience in a research environment planning, preparing and executing experiments and managing projects
  • Experience with fiber reinforced plastic composite materials
• Experience in manufacturing processes for fiber reinforced plastics composites, compression moulding of long fiber reinforced thermoplastic, sheet moulding compound, and resin transfer moulding preferred
• Interest in automotive applications as well as the transportation sector preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of techniques for planning, managing and coordinating multiple projects, with competing priorities that involve a variety of stakeholders
• Knowledge of manufacturing technology, blueprints and technical drawings
• Familiarity with University research policies and practices
• Project management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously from conception to completion within tightly prescribed timelines
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
• Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users
• Ability to write clear, concise and accurate procedural documentation
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• Ability to understand customer needs and expectations and provide excellent customer service to directly and indirectly satisfy expectations
• Ability to handle details with a high degree of accuracy and to organize and prioritize a high volume of work to meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to stay abreast of technological developments with a commitment to ongoing professional development and with a desire to take on new challenges
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate FIP-Composites@Western's events and activities
• Excellent troubleshooting ability along with hands-on expertise in technical support
• Ability to search within and outside the formal boundaries of the organization for innovative ways to improve work
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and other applications or equipment used to support the facility or projects
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Must have own transportation with ability to travel between Western Engineering and FIP-Composites@Western facility; Valid Class G driver's license required
• Willingness and ability to travel (Germany, USA); must have a valid passport in respect of all visa requirements

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants will be required to produce a current, clean driving abstract prior to commencing employment.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.