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Summary
- Material testing of metallic / polymeric components and assemblies, including but not limited to :
Initial Sampling (PPAP / PPA)
Series MonitoringMaterial DevelopmentFailure AnalysisManagement of responsible area resources, including but not limited to :Understanding, certification, and round robin evaluation of material and testing standards
Availability, calibration, maintenance, training, and necessary consumables of responsible equipment5S and maintenance of responsible room in laboratoryCommunication of Laboratory results via technical reports as well as internal and external meetingsCreate and maintain internal work instructions and process standards for responsible area as neededResponsibilities
Initial Sampling (PPAP / PPA) Laboratory Testing and Reporting
Review drawing requirements, material specifications, and supplier control plan for intended applicationCreate and execute material test plan per drawing and specification requirementsCoordinate testing with external service providers as neededUtilization of workshop and metallographic tools for sample preparation and evaluationGrade new components and assemblies according to Volkswagen quality standards for releaseEvaluate supplier testing documentation according to drawing and specification requirementsCompletion of evaluation and reporting within specified time constraint of 4 weeksSeries Monitoring
Conduct regular intervals of testing and evaluation of identified critical charactersFulfill all testing and reporting frequency as required per internal or external binding obligationsMaterial Development Laboratory Testing and ReportingDevelopment of suppliers for raw materials, vehicle components, or assembliesMaterial test plan and validation of new materials in coordination with research and developmentConsultation of technical engineering department regarding appropriate applications and specificationsIdentify critical characteristics for components or assemblies that must be regularly evaluatedKnowledge of German (VDA, DIN, etc.), US (AIAG, ASTM, etc.) and other international material standards in responsible areaCoordinate with internal and external customers (purchasing, quality purchased parts, engineering, suppliers, etc.) as neededFailure Analysis
Write problem statements for incoming requests from design, production, and customer complaintsIdentify if complaint is material or processing of material relatedProvide first feedback from receipt of initial complaint within 48 hoursPropose hypothesizes and execute design of experiments to evaluate hypothesizes for root causeDefine countermeasure to reduce or eliminate material or processing related complaintsTracking of material and processing related improvements including but not limited to process parameters, material change, inspection method, PFMEA / control plan update, etc.Harmonize corrective measures with different affected departments as necessaryCompletion of evaluation and reporting within specified time constraint as specifiedContinuous learning and development of new methods and techniques for testing and evaluationQualifications
Required
5 years of experience in material development and / or material tests in laboratories; 3 years of experience in Automotive industry4 year degree; Mechanical engineer, Chemical engineer, Material Science Engineer, or other related field of studyMaterial know-how in processing of polymeric or metallic materialsUnderstanding material properties, applications, and testing proceduresTechnical Writing and Presentation capabilityPreferred
Advanced degreeGerman or Spanish fluentScope and Magnitude
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