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R&D Engineer (Materials Science / Metallurgy)

Peregrine Search Solutions
Alsip, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Key responsibilities and accountabilities :

1. Investigate factory quality problems, customer and consumer complaints using a broad range of skills and techniques such as

  • Can performance testing
  • Seam evaluations
  • Coating performance tests
  • Microscopy and metallography
  • Plant trials
  • Bev / Food processing simulation
  • Provide reports with clear conclusions and recommendations

2. Manage and record work requests using appropriate IT systems

  • Prioritize work to ensure business needs are met and time is used effectively
  • Work within the Technical Support Team to ensure all requests are dealt with and resources are allocated efficiently
  • Liaise with other teams, departments and / or external resources to ensure the root cause of a problem can be established
  • Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders
  • Regularly review work for value added opportunities and update value added report
  • Monthly reports
  • 3. Contribute to the wider activities of Materials &Technology

  • Proactive approach to environment, health and safety and energy saving initiatives
  • Involvement in development and innovation teams as required
  • Full participation in workshops
  • ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

    Professional and academic qualifications :

  • Degree in science or engineering subject
  • Several years relevant experience in a similar technical support role
  • Previous experience

  • Demonstrated ability to work in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
  • Skills and competencies

  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal / verbal communication skills
  • Able to manage and plan multiple work requests
  • Personal attributes

  • Customer focused problem solver
  • Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision, but also effective as a member of a team
  • Diligent and attention to detail
  • Able to learn and apply new techniques quickly and effectively
  • Enjoys a balance of practical work, job management and reporting
  • Languages

    English

    PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Continuous improvement (eg 6σ) trained
  • Experience of metal packaging technology (beverage cans or metal vacuum closures)
  • Beverage and or Food filling and processing
  • Statistical knowledge
  • Trained in one or more relevant investigation techniques
  • Strategic thinker – able to translate problems into improvement opportunities
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