Materials Engineer (Brake Development Lab)

MEDA Engineering and Technical Services, LLC; Windsor; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive testing is seeking an experienced Materials Engineer for their Brake Development Lab. The successful candidate will operate multiple testing systems and supervise personnel while ensuring quality data collection and analysis. This full-time role offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits including paid medical and a pension plan.

Benefits

Paid Benefits after 90 days

Pension eligibility with employer match after 1 year

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in the automotive/testing industry.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle suspension and braking systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate brake-end dynos and chassis dyno, including test setup and reporting.
• Supervise unionized personnel maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Analyze data using Laser Vibrometer and Caliper Test.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Planning

Data Analysis

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Team Center

NX

Link ProLink software suite

Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)

Job description

Location Windsor, ON, Canada

Job Type Contract Full-Time

Industry Laboratory/Testing

Position ID 14141

Degree Required Bachelor

Job Description

We are currently recruiting an experienced Materials Engineer (Brake Development Lab) to join our team supporting our client in the automotive industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operation of two brake-end dynos and one full-size chassis dyno including associated test setup and reporting
• Supervision of unionized personnel and duties associated with such supervision (safety, environmental, conflict resolution, etc.)
• Taking and analyzing data using the Laser Vibrometer and Caliper Test
• Coordination and shipping of specimens and samples to various product engineers and suppliers
• Work with external suppliers to lead the dissections of various components, track budgets and help generate purchase orders
• Work with management and the University of Windsor in interviewing, hiring and training co-op students.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• 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 communication and leadership skills are required to coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics
• Cross-functional experience in working collaboratively with the mechanic supervisor, union, management, maintenance and facilities teams

NOTE:

• Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• 24/7 operation where occasionally coverage on the afternoon, midnight, weekends/OT may be required

OTHER PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
• Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.

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