Materials Engineer

RGBSI; Windsor; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational automotive corporation in Windsor, Ontario, is seeking an experienced engineer to supervise brake testing operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a unionized setting. Key responsibilities include supervising staff, analyzing testing data, and coordinating with suppliers. The ideal candidate possesses excellent leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of vehicle suspension systems is a plus. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience within the automotive/testing industry.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and travel to the USA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise unionized personnel in a 24/7 brake testing operation.
• Analyze data using Laser Vibrometer and perform test setups.
• Coordinate shipping of specimens and collaborate with external suppliers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Time management

Knowledge of vehicle suspension systems

Data analysis skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive/Material Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Unigraphics NX

Link ProLink software suite

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Job description

Job Description

• The Brake Development Lab (BDL) is part of the Engineering Systems Development - Chassis / Body-in-White (ESD - CBIW) department.
• Responsibilities include the operation of two brake-end dynos and one full size chassis dyno including associated test setup and reporting. The primary responsibility will be the supervision of unionized personnel and duties associated with such supervision (safety, environmental, conflict resolution, etc.)
• Other activities will also include taking and analyzing data using the Laser Vibrometer and Caliper Test Stand. Departmental activities may be required depending on scheduling, for example vacation coverage in the Electromechanical Systems Test Lab.
• The coordination and shipping of specimens and samples to various product engineers and suppliers will also be required.
• Other work duties include working with external suppliers to lead the dissections of various components, track budgets and help generate purchase orders. Work with ARDC management and University of Windsor in interviewing, hiring and training co-op students.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are required to coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics. The successful applicant must have cross functional experience in working collaboratively with the mechanic supervisor, union, management, maintenance and facilities teams.
• The BDL is a 24/7 operation where occasionally coverage on the afternoon, midnight, weekends/OT may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive/Material Engineering is required from an accredited university
• 3+ years of engineering experience within the automotive/testing industry, testing experience preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada with ability to travel to USA
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Knowledge of vehicle suspension and braking systems
• Team Center and NX knowledge would be an asset
• Knowledge of Link ProLink software suite an asset
• Previous experience using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) an asset
• Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA
• Strong time management, leadership, planning and follow up skills
• Excellent written and oral skills

Additional Information / Must Have's

• Brake system design/testing experience
• Unigraphics NX experience
• Test lab experience with data analysis3.

We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more.

Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.