Blachford Acoustics Group · 14 hours ago
Materials Engineer
West Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
1+ years expBlachford Acoustics Group is seeking a Materials Engineer to support research and new product development activities in their Acoustics Laboratory. The role involves identifying, testing, and validating material solutions, collaborating with various teams, and managing multiple projects to deliver innovative solutions for customers.
ElectronicsManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Engage with external suppliers and identify new materials and/or process technologies to develop new product development and support existing products/applications
Conduct material testing, application/production evaluation studies to support new product development collaborating with staff in the Acoustics Laboratory, Sales, Engineering, Production and Purchasing departments
Provide support to address raw material supply issues and validate materials from alternate suppliers
Perform cost-benefit analysis for current/alternate materials and process technology
Compile data from multiple sources, identify new material trends that provide competitive advantage
Provide support to address customer complaints, analyze product issues, conduct root cause analysis, propose and implement solutions
Preparation of technical data sheets to support new and current products, technical reports and presentations for internal and external customers
Communicate technical knowledge/experimental findings in written and verbal formats to peers, management, and customers in a concise and clear manner
Develop new methods or implement existing standard test methods to determine/validate performance properties for customer applications
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, create/maintain project timelines, escalate roadblocks, and drive projects to completion
Fulfill duties required by the Blachford Quality Management System (ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001;2000) and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Lab Management System ISO 17025)
Travel may be required to visit suppliers, customers, trade shows, conferences and Blachford manufacturing facilities
Perform other miscellaneous duties as required or requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (BS) in material science/engineering, mechanical/chemical/industrial engineering or related fields, with coursework and formal training in material testing and evaluation
Minimum of one (1) year's work experience in engineering, research/product development or related field
Hands-on experience testing, assessing materials and analyzing experimental data (e.g. tensile/adhesion, thermal/flammability, developing prototypes, troubleshooting and implementing solutions, coordinating and conducting material testing/evaluation activities, conducting production trials, scale up activities resulting in effective solutions is a plus
Strong computer skills, with ability to learn new software and hardware systems
Strong project management, organizational skills track record of successful multitasking
Preferred
Automotive or off-highway transportation manufacturing experience is a plus
Composite, lamination and materials manufacturing experience is a plus
Practical experience processing materials using die/waterjet or other cutting techniques is a plus
3DCAD, automation/machine programming (e.g. waterjet) experience is a plus
Company
Blachford Acoustics Group
Blachford Acoustics Group is a designer and manufacturer of acoustic materials, sound absorption, sound barrier, and floor mats.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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