Materials Engineer (mechanical/plastics)

Agilent Technologies, Inc.; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies, Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Materials Engineer (mechanical/plastics) to improve supplier part quality and support NPI and product transfer. You will evaluate materials, identify substitutes, and guide manufacturing on non-conforming parts to sustain quality and supply.

You will collaborate across teams, interpret specifications, and drive cost savings through supplier quality improvements while meeting aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of related experience in materials for mechanical/plastics.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for NPI and Product Transfer.
• Identify and evaluate alternative materials or suppliers to maintain quality and supply.
• Lead material-related issue resolution and advise manufacturing on disposition of non-conforming parts.

Skills

Mechanical/plastics knowledge

Quality assurance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Materials Engineering

Tools

Inspection measuring equipment

Job description

## Materials Engineer (mechanical/plastics)Apply: Malaysia-Penang: Full time: Posted Today: 4038411## **Job Description**Materials Engineer sources for engineering materials related to mechanical / plastics; to improve the quality of suppliers' piece-parts in the area of responsibility. Identifies and evaluates alternative materials or suppliers to maintain competitive quality, assurance of supply and/or pricing of piece-parts. Provide technical support for NPI (New Product Introduction) & Product Transfer. Assists manufacturing in resolving material related issues, and also provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers. **Responsibilities:*** Provides technical support in terms of specification interpretation, adequacy of existing documentation, disposition of non-conforming materials, and training on the usage of all inspection measuring equipment.* Identifies and plans for inspection and test requirements needed for adequate assessment of the quality of incoming piece-parts.* Analyzes inspection, evaluation and test data. Feedback quality performance and follow-up on quality issues with suppliers.* Active involvement in quality improvement program with suppliers.* Leads in sourcing for substitute/ alternative materials to achieve cost savings, ensuring assurance of supply and / or improve quality of piece-parts.* Assists manufacturing in evaluating material related issues to ensure correct disposition of non-conformance materials. ## ## **Qualifications*** Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering Sciences or equivalent with minimum 3-5 years related experience.* Excellent communication skills and able to work with all levels.* Flexible in switching roles, responsibility & new task when needed.* A desire to work under aggressive deadlines, fast paced & collaborate environment.* Resourcefulness, attention to details, demonstrate sound analysis skill and offering solutions. **Additional Details**This job has a full time weekly schedule.Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.## **Travel Required:**25% of the Time## **Shift:**Day## **Duration:**No End Date## **Job Function:**Manufacturing