Material Engineer I: Growth, Training, Premier Benefits

DENSO; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Company Match

Vacation/PTO and paid holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

DENSO is seeking a materials engineer assistant under supervision to support material evaluation and testing, prepare samples, run tests, and report findings.

You will conduct supplier surveys, assist with supplier process audits, interact with suppliers and DENSO HQ, and maintain testing equipment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Material Science or Metallurgical preferred) and 0–3 years of related experience; strong analytical and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Preferred: Material Science Engineering, Metallurgical or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists in performing material testing/investigation activities, typically of a single product or material, according to product requirements and specifications.
• Obtains and prepares material for testing and follows work instructions to complete tests.
• Prepares report of investigation findings and submits for review and approval.
• Interacts with suppliers and DENSO headquarters on routine issues and to obtain factual information related to products and materials.
• Conducts supplier surveys to obtain and compile detailed benchmarking information.
• Assists with auditing of suppliers’ processes for specific type of materials.
• Maintains appropriate standard equipment based upon specialty.
• Operates and maintains sensitive material testing equipment and jigs.
• Ensures compliance with ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Data analysis

Materials familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Material Science Engineering

Metallurgical or equivalent

Tools

Mainframe software

Internet Explorer

Job description

DENSO is seeking a materials engineer assistant under supervision to support material evaluation and testing, prepare samples, run tests, and report findings.

You will conduct supplier surveys, assist with supplier process audits, interact with suppliers and DENSO HQ, and maintain testing equipment.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Material Science or Metallurgical preferred) and 0–3 years of related experience; strong analytical and communication skills are required.