Automotive Materials Engineer: Drive Material Innovation

Placements24; Gqeberha; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Access to modern laboratory facilities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an Automotive Materials Engineer to lead selection, development, and testing of advanced materials for vehicle production.

You will evaluate steels, aluminum, composites, and polymers, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams, and ensure materials meet safety, performance, weight, and cost targets; promote sustainability and fuel efficiency.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 6 years in materials engineering, with automotive sector experience.
• In-depth knowledge of metals, polymers, composites, and coatings.
• Experience with material testing techniques (mechanical, chemical, thermal).
• Familiarity with automotive standards and regulations related to materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency with material selection databases and simulation tools is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Research, evaluate, and recommend new materials for automotive applications focusing on performance and cost.
• Develop and implement material specifications and testing procedures.
• Conduct material characterization and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D, design, and manufacturing teams to integrate materials into vehicle components.
• Oversee material qualification and regulatory compliance.
• Investigate and resolve material-related issues during development or production.
• Maintain a database of material properties and supplier information.
• Stay informed about advances in materials science for automotive applications.

Kenntnisse

Materials science

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Material testing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Materials Science/Metallurgical/related

Master's preferred

Tools

Material databases

Simulation tools

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking an Automotive Materials Engineer to lead selection, development, and testing of advanced materials for vehicle production.

You will evaluate steels, aluminum, composites, and polymers, collaborate with design and manufacturing teams, and ensure materials meet safety, performance, weight, and cost targets; promote sustainability and fuel efficiency.