Materials Development Engineer

• Selection of materials on the local market (Americas) considering local legal requirements global programs and their specific global requirements (sustainable materials, emissions, aging properties, a.s.o.)
• Selection & release of local material suppliers in cooperation with purchasing department
• Perform of release testing (material and function) in cooperation with the materials engineers in German headquarters
• Knowledge of the differences between local and European/Asian materials and communication with development and customer teams
• If required, negotiations with customers on the use of local materials with the aim of getting a customer release
• Provision of materials data (from suppliers, out of internal and external databases, or, if necessary, create own material data with central departments) for design, simulation and virtual release of parts
• Ensure availability of all materials requested in the central material management system SAP EH&S or in other documents
• Assessment of new local materials developments/processes/technologies and check their applicability to Brose products
• On demand, introduction of suitable new developments /processes/technologies in cooperation with development department and the materials engineers in headquarters
• Assessment of customer requirements on materials (e.g. specifications, standards) as the basis for the creation of local Brose material standards in cooperation with the materials engineers in the German headquarters, thus building the basis for a local materials standardization process
• Analyzes of competitor's products regarding the materials and process used (in cooperation with the central materials laboratory in Coburg)
• Frequent communication with ZQU/WM for the purpose of an intensive exchange of experience and of a basic understanding of further organic materials to support the region

• Bachelor’s degree in materials science or materials engineering
• 3 years in the field of materials selection and cost-efficient materials use
• English fluent is a MUST
• Knowledge of the local materials market in North America
• Experience in cooperation with international partners (Europe / Asia)
• Independent, proactive, good communication skills
• Ideally, injection molding experience

Injection molding experience

• Modern working environment
• High-tech work environment
• Competitive performance-based compensation
• Health insurance
• Attractive social and family-oriented programs
• Comprehensive medical, insurance
• Educational assistance
• Variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events
• Flexible working hours
• Collaborative work environment
• Freedom to balance work and personal life
• Wide range of development programs
• Great opportunity for individual growth through training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths