Sr Engineer-Materials

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

The candidate will be tasked with leading a team of dedicated Metallurgical Engineers, focusing on critical aspects that drive the success of vehicle systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Finalising materials and manufacturing methods for all vehicle components, including Body-in-White (BIW), chassis, suspension systems, and fasteners. This is crucial to meeting key performance metrics regarding reliability, manufacturability, repairability, cost, and weight.
• Delivering technical expertise in failure analysis related to sheet metal forming, welding, and corrosion. Effectively identifying root causes and proposing suitable corrective actions is paramount.
• Assisting in vehicle system development programmes, including thorough supplier evaluations and audits, especially in areas such as chassis and suspension springs, knuckles, and wheel end components.
• Engaging proactively in the early design phases to guide design engineers with informed materials and process recommendations, accompanied by necessary trade-off studies.
• Creating and updating material property databases, particularly regarding variations and endurance strengths, to aid in engineering design analysis.
• Proactively revising material specifications and guidelines to align with current global standards, ensuring continued compliance and competitiveness.
• Developing strong relationships with material testing agencies—both domestically and internationally—to facilitate specific tests supportive of ongoing projects and programmes.
• Driving the integration of new technologies across materials, processes, and coatings to elevate performance standards.
• Continuously identifying potential value engineering proposals and cost reduction activities, particularly in areas like forging, casting, powder metallurgy, and heat treated components.

Experience

Candidates should possess between 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in metallurgical engineering. It is essential that they have hands-on experience with processes such as:

• Sheet metal forming
• Stamping
• Welding
• Corrosion resistance techniques
• Fastening methods
• Heat treatment processes
• Coatings and metallurgical testing

Experience with castings and forgings will be viewed favourably, enhancing the candidate's profile.

Industry Preferred

Preferred candidates will have a background in the automotive industry. This includes familiarity with the latest automotive materials technology trends and practices, ensuring a competitive edge in delivering solutions that meet modern automotive needs.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a degree at the B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech level, specifically in Metallurgy or Material Science. This educational foundation is critical for understanding the complexities of materials technology and its application within the automotive sector.

General Requirements

General requirements for the role include:

• Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• A collaborative mindset, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Proactive problem-solving skills combined with the ability to think critically under pressure.
• A commitment to continual learning and professional development in the ever-evolving field of automotive engineering.