Body Interior Materials Engineer

Amentum; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Body Interior Materials Engineer to support vehicle teams and core engineering in resolving material compatibility, warranty, production, and processing issues throughout the life of a part or subsystem. You will work closely with Ford engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing personnel to optimize materials for interior components.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and hands-on problem solving, with opportunities to contribute to new materials

Qualifications

• BS in a related engineering field; materials/chem eng or materials science preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Willing to be mentored, coached and trained.
• High focus and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and self-driven.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Attend core functional tech club meetings and participate in reviews.
• Review and sign off engineering drawings via TeamCenter.
• Update material and performance specifications, approved source lists and test methods.
• Assist in resolving assembly, manufacturing, durability and field issues; liaise between lab, engineering and manufacturing; initiate lab requests as required.
• Support Research and Innovation Center in special projects.
• Contribute to approval and release of new technology materials that reduce cost, weight or improve quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentored / coached

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Materials / Chemical / Materials Science)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers . Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.

We are hiring a Body Interior Materials Engineer to work in Dearborn, MI.

Job Description

Support the materials engineer with the vehicle teams and core engineering to resolve material compatibility, warranty, production, and processing problems encountered during the life of a part or subsystem. The emphasis is on teamwork with Ford engineering, material suppliers, Tier one's, purchasing, laboratory engineers, other materials engineers and manufacturing plant personnel.

Technical support of Materials used in Body Interior Components and Assemblies such as:

• Headliners System
• Energy Absorbing/NVH Foam
• Interior/Engine Lighting System
• Removable Roof Systems
• Roof Opening Panel System
• All Window Shades

Support Body Interior Materials by:

1. Attend core functional tech club meetings.
2. Reviewing and signing off Engineering Drawings via TeamCenter.
3. Updating material/performance specifications, approved source lists & test methods.
4. Assisting in the resolution of assembly, manufacturing, durability & field issues. Liaison between the lab and engineering and manufacturing. Initiate lab requests as required.
5. Supporting Research and Innovation Center in special research projects.

Supporting the approval and release of new technology materials that lower cost, reduce weight, improve quality or contribute to sustainability targets.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND /OR SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a related Engineering discipline. Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Science preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Open to be mentored, coached, and trained
• Strong focus and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and self-driven
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Compensation Details:

N/a

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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