Materials Engineer - Interiors

engineeringjobs.net, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) With Immediate Vesting and 3% E

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

engineeringjobs.net, Inc. is seeking a materials-focused professional to lead material approvals across active categories and execute a design-of-experiments program, including sample preparation, lab coordination, data interpretation, and protocol development.

The role partners with engineering, CMF, suppliers, and external labs to develop and validate new appearance applications, draft performance specifications, and support product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, or equivalent.
• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Ability to independently manage workstreams and coordinate suppliers and labs.
• Startup environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead material approvals across active categories and run a design-of-experiments program, including sample preparation, lab coordination, data interpretation, protocol development, and technical reporting.
• Partner with engineering, CMF, suppliers, and external labs to develop and validate new appearance applications, draft performance specifications, and support product launches.

Skills

Materials Engineering

Materials Compatibility Testing

Design of Experiments

Test Planning

Material Approvals

Materials Development

Materials Validation

Performance Specifications

Technical Reporting

Supplier Engagement

Laboratory Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Data Interpretation

Decorative Materials

Soft Trim

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, or equivalent

Master's degree (a plus)

Job description

Lead material approvals across active categories and execute a materials compatibility design-of-experiments program, including sample preparation, lab coordination, data interpretation, protocol development, and technical reporting. Partner with engineering, CMF, suppliers, and external labs to develop and validate new appearance applications, draft performance specifications, and support product launches.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering, materials science, chemistry, or an equivalent field is required; a master's degree is a plus. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and be able to independently manage workstreams, coordinate suppliers and labs, and collaborate effectively in a startup environment.

Key Skills

• Materials Engineering
• Materials Compatibility Testing
• Design of Experiments
• Test Planning
• Material Approvals
• Materials Development
• Materials Validation
• Performance Specifications
• Technical Reporting
• Supplier Engagement
• Laboratory Coordination
• Regulatory Compliance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Data Interpretation
• Decorative Materials
• Soft Trim

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) With Immediate Vesting and 3% Employer Match
• Employee Referral Program