Materials Engineer

Job description

DePuy Synthes are now recruiting for a Materials Engineer to join the Materials & Surface Technology team, this role will report into the Materials Team Leader.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical role in in the Cluster Materials & Surface Technology group. Collaborating with global functions including R&D, Engineering and Operations, the position will be responsible for identifying and supporting strategic materials related engineering projects ensuring optimum process capability and design for manufacturability in the development of new processes. The role involves working with a cross functional team to develop advanced manufacturing processes for the implementation of materials technologies and innovative processes to build excellence in Materials Development.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical input and ownership for projects in the area of Materials Development

• Participate in the development of long-term strategies for materials related technologies

• Conduct detailed product / process design reviews

• Implement of cost effective material-related manufacturing solutions to drive engineering efficiencies

• Conduct feasibility studies to assess new technologies or process improvements

• Implement design for manufacturability in new processes to minimise lifecycle cost

• Apply appropriate statistical and validation techniques based on overall risk

• Project management responsibility for Material Development projects

• Support root cause analysis activities related to material processes

• Provide timely and accurate reporting on project activities.

• Ensure all activities comply with GMP, ISO and quality system requirements.

• Ensure that all health, safety and environmental requirements are fulfilled.

• Participate in collaborations with R&D and academic institutions

Desired profile

Qualifications :

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years' experience within a medical device company or similar industry.

ESSENTIAL:

• Education Requirements: BSc in Materials Science or Engineering.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ph.D. or MSc qualification Material Sciences or similar

• Materials characterisation – advanced analytical techniques

• Extensive statistical and problem solving engineering expertise (Six Sigma, SE or A3)

• Surface Science Characterization Expertise (XRD, SEM, EDX etc)

• Additive Manufacturing experience

• Project management experience

• CAD experience

• GD&T experience