Materials Engineer (mechanical/plastics)

Agilent Technologies; George Town; In loco; MYR 80.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Agilent Technologies in Penang seeks a Materials Engineer to source engineering materials for mechanical and plastics applications, improving supplier part quality and supporting NPI and product transfer. Assesses materials and suppliers to assure supply, quality and cost.

Responsibilities include interpreting specifications, planning inspections, analyzing data, and guiding less experienced engineers. You will collaborate with manufacturing to resolve material issues and drive cost-saving

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering Sciences or equivalent; 3–5 years of related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with all levels.
• Flexible in switching roles, responsibilities and new tasks when needed.
• Desire to work under aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Mansioni

• Provides technical support in terms of specification interpretation, adequacy of existing documentation, disposition of non-conforming materials, and training on the usage of inspection equipment.
• Identifies and plans inspection and test requirements for adequate assessment of incoming piece-parts quality.
• Analyzes inspection, evaluation and test data; provides feedback on quality performance and follows up with suppliers.
• Leads in sourcing substitute/alternative materials to achieve cost savings while ensuring supply assurance and improved quality.
• Assists manufacturing in evaluating material-related issues to ensure correct disposition of non-conforming materials.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication

Flexible role switching

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Materials Engineering Sciences or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

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/locations

Agilent 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