Hybrid Material and Failure Analysis Engineer

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About the role

  • Material and Failure Analysis Engineer in the Metallurgical Engineering Section at Ford. Leading equipment specification, design, and support for driveline metallic components with a focus on manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Lead metallurgical equipment specification, design, build, installation and launch including low pressure carburization furnaces, atmospheric carburization furnaces, induction hardening equipment, shot peening equipment, associated material handling systems and metallurgical and materials analysis laboratories and equipment.
  • Lead Product Development Engineer for driveline metallic components: o Print approval
  • Authorship and maintenance of applicable Materials Specifications
  • Representation of Metallurgical Engineering at CPMTs • Interact and advise Product Development engineers on material and heat treat process selection and/or specifications of metallic components
  • Provide assistance with prototype part and process development for materials and metallurgical processes (carburizing, induction hardening, laser welding, shot peening, polymer coatings, etc.)
  • Lead and/or support Metallurgical Engineers working in Ford Metallurgical Laboratories with the following: o Failure analysis of metallic driveline components
  • Generating written reports and documentation of findings
  • Assisting with gear prototyping via material analysis and approval
  • Lead and/or assist with capability studies of metallurgical processes, supporting manufacturing teams to achieve product specifications and program deliverables
  • Helping with resolutions of manufacturing problems and challenges (tool life, residual stress, vendor support)
  • Run SREA review and approval for Metallurgical Engineering related issues
  • Work within multi-functional teams to achieve program targets relating to material cost reductions
  • Assist component Product Development Engineers on Metallurgical Engineering related issues
  • Act as Vendor support for Metallurgical Engineering related issues
  • Ability to travel, work overtime and holidays when required

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Materials Sciences Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, or Bachelor of Science in Engineering with minimum of 3 + years applied experience with metallurgy or material science.
  • Strong project management and equipment installation planning and support skills
  • Strong background in metallurgical processing (steel making, casting, forging, heat treatment, etc.)
  • Knowledge and experience in part failure analysis
  • Demonstrated background in metallic components (ferrous, non-ferrous, powdered metals)
  • Strong planning, desktop computer, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proven experience with statistical tools; 6 Sigma experience is a benefit
  • Prior Product Development experience is a benefit
  • Demonstrated experience in completing tasks and objectives
  • Self-motivated and proven problem-solving ability
  • Strong desire to achieve quality results
  • Experience working in a manufacturing plant environment

Benefits

  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
  • Tuition assistance
  • Established and active employee resource groups
  • Paid time off for individual and team community service
  • A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Job title

Material and Failure Analysis Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

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Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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