Materials Engineer

Deceuninck North America; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with 6% match

Positive team oriented culture

Job summary

Deceuninck North America is seeking a Materials Engineer to identify materials for new products and improvements, balancing economic and technical factors to meet design and manufacturing goals.

The role involves selecting materials, planning lab operations, and building supplier relations while tracking data and maintaining meticulous records for quality and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical information; write reports and business communications.
• Ability to present complex information to employees, management, customers and clients.
• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethics.

Responsibilities

• Submit material selection recommendations for new products considering strength, weight and cost.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials.
• Develop relationships with material producers to evaluate materials for product applications.
• Track and report data on product failures; interpret tests to identify causes.
• Keep meticulous records and laboratory notebooks documenting work.

Skills

Technical reading

Report writing

Mathematical concepts

Problem solving

Software knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering / Materials Science / Chemistry

Tools

Office software

Job description

Deceuninck North America is a fully integrated design, compounding, tooling, and PVC extrusion company that produces energy-efficient vinyl window and door systems for the building, remodeling and construction industry.

Overview

The Materials Engineer at Deceuninck North America is responsible for identifying and recommending materials for new product and product improvements based upon assessments of economic and technical factors to ensure design and manufacturing objectives are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Submit material selection recommendations for new products considering factors such as strength, weight and cost.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials.
• Develop and build relationships with material producers to assist in the investigation and evaluation of different materials for product application.
• Track and report data on product failures. Interpret laboratory tests and analysis to identify and address potential material and process causes.
• Keep meticulous records and laboratory notebooks documenting work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree preferably in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical information. Ability to write reports and business communications. Effectively present complex information to employees, management, customers and clients.
• Ability to use mathematical concepts such as probability, geometry, trigonometry and statistical inference.
• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethics.
• Knowledge of word processing, development, design and project management software.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision (effective your first day)
• Company paid life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• A positive team orientated culture

At Deceuninck North America (DNA), career development is a shared responsibility in which all employees are encouraged to develop, improve, and enhance their skills and professional growth to support DNA’s business objectives