Powder Metal Pressing Manager - Volume Production - Minneapolis, MN

DESCRIPTION:

The Powder Metal Pressing Manager will be responsible for advancing the performance of permanent magnets through improving the magnet fabrication processes, coatings and magnet-formulations. You will work closely with the R&D and analytical and engineering teams to design experiments, process materials in our R&D and pilot facilities, and characterize the resulting materials and magnets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for advancing the performance of iron nitride magnets through process and formulation innovations.
• Hands-on characterization and interpretation of process data, magnetic performance and other critical to quality metrics.
• Devise, perform, analyze, and report results of experiments and propose next steps.
• Develop experimental and analytical methods for powder and magnet characterization.
• Evaluate and develop new processing tools and methods for magnet manufacturing, and facilitation of scale up to Pilot Manufacturing.
• Perform all duties according to Safety Program.

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• BS, MS in materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, powder metallurgy, nanotechnology, applied physics, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in materials-related industry with an MS/PhD or minimum of 4 years of experience with a BS.
• Science or engineering background in a relevant field
• Strong experimental and laboratory skills, such as design of experiments, analytical and tool method development, data analysis.
• Proficient with statistical and data visualization software e.g. JMP, Minitab, SQL
• Flexibility to adapt to changing roles and responsibilities in accordance with the needs of a growing, fast paced, high-tech startup.
• Collaborative mind-set, with strong work ethic and drive to succeed.
• Strong communication skills with ability to concisely convey the meaning of data and a diligent commitment to record keeping.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven project management skills.
• Experience leading new materials manufacturing processes and products from R&D to production through stage gate approach.
• Experience with (nano-) powder characterization and processing.
• Experience working with and characterization of magnetic materials.
• Experience with CAD design in SolidWorks with FEA/Fluid Simulations / FEMM modeling.
• Experience with basic machining techniques, 3D printing and prototype development.