Materials Science Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

• Assure and improve product and process quality by researching new raw materials and equipment; designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with the production floor and other departments in conjunction with R&D lab to schedule production scale tests done in a timely and effective manner.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing efficiency, by designing and conducting research activities, conferring with equipment vendors, and soliciting observations from operators.
• Develop or refine manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assess processes taking measurements and interpreting data.
• Maintain a product and process data base
• Work with director of R&D and other department supervisors to get third party testing completed on new products or materials.
• Provides process documentation and operating instructions.
• Lead or be a member of a Kaizen team or Process Excellence Team to analyze and improve manufacturing cost and time constraints, as well as identifying and adapting best practices amongst departments and facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Environmental Conditions : Plant conditions that include all extreme weather conditions (hot and cold), wet, noisy, and dusty environment. Office environment. Travel : Occasional travel may be required