Sr. Materials Engineer - Plastics

Talascend, LLC; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer specializing in plastics to join their innovative team in Newark, CA. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in polymer engineering to contribute to the development of cutting-edge automotive materials. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with design engineers, optimizing material selection, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency in the product development process. This opportunity offers the chance to work on exciting projects within a dynamic environment that values creativity and technical excellence. If you are passionate about materials engineering and eager to make a significant impact in the automotive sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in selecting and developing plastics and composite materials.
• Good knowledge of automotive injection molded materials.

Responsibilities

• Support the vehicle engineering team with plastics expertise.
• Consult with design engineers on material selection and optimization.

Skills

Polymer Engineering

Material Selection

Automotive Development

Injection Molding

Communication Skills

Education

B.Sc. in Polymer Engineering

M.Sc. in Polymer Engineering

Tools

Injection Molding Processes

Plastic Manufacturing Processes

Job description

Talascend is currently seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer- Plastics for an opportunity in Newark, CA.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Be a significant contributor to a world-class vehicle engineering team by supporting with plastics expertise and owning polymer-related aspects of development.
2. Consultation with design engineers and suppliers throughout the product development process, focusing on material selection, design optimization, part function, efficiency, and cost.
3. Extraction of material requirements from part specifications and material selection after holistic evaluation of plastic grades.
4. Utilization of understanding of polymers (e.g. structure property relation) to troubleshoot parts and processes.
5. Support of internal non-engineering teams and representation of client material team in communication with suppliers (incl. on-site visits).

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. B.Sc. in polymer engineering, material science or related field.
2. 5+ years experience, selecting and developing plastics and composite materials.
3. Must have worked in automotive development environment, ideally through a complete product development process.
4. Good knowledge of automotive injection molded materials.
5. Proven experience in selection of plastic grades for different applications across automotive commodities (e.g. interiors, exteriors, powertrain).
6. Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.
7. Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% if needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. M.Sc. in polymer engineering preferred.
2. Experience with automotive materials for compression molding, and overmolding/back-injection designs utilizing luxury materials such as synthetic leather, suede, textiles, wood, and metal.
3. Hands-on experience with injection molding process optimization and familiarity with other plastic manufacturing processes and their part designs (e.g. blow molding, thermal forming, vacuum forming, slush molding, resin infusion).
4. Familiarity with secondary processes (e.g. joining, painting, plating, press/vacuum lamination).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary; other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Drug Screen may be required.

We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.