What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Materials Engineer position at Actalent?
Overview:
We are currently seeking a Sr. Materials Engineer to join our client in Chesapeake, VA. The Senior Materials Engineer is responsible for working on new product development, validations and monitors daily quality and engineering duties.
Description:
- Develops Polymer formulation.
- Operates polymer processing equipment such as extrusion, injection molding, and 3D printing.
- Leads the commercialization of new products working with suppliers and customers.
- Guides new product and process qualifications for medical applications.
- Completes test method validations.
- Monitors the production process, identifies, and implements improvements.
- Manages equipment designs and improvement projects from concept to installation and verification.
- Provides complex statistical analysis of data using Six Sigma methodologies.
- Troubleshoots production and lab equipment issues and implements corrective actions.
- Write complex procedures and quality programs.
- Mentors’ employees and teammates.
- Assess regulatory requirements to implement proactive programs to ensure compliance.
- Implements of preventive actions to reduce quality or safety risks.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- BS Degree in Engineering. (MS Degree preferred)
- 5 years of relevant experience.
- Read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
- Make persuasive presentations on complex topics to management, public groups and/or boards of directors.
- Apply logical thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Prior polymer and compounds experience is highly desired. Examples of polymers and compounds could be:
- Polyethylene
- Polyproprylene
- Polystyrene
- Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE)
- Polycarbonate (PC)
- ABS
- Polyester (PBT)
- Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
- Specialty Compounds (CR)
- Fluoropolymer (FP)
- Flame Retardant
- Styrene block copolymers (SBS)
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $110,000 - $130,000
