Metals / Materials Engineer

Job description

Position Title

Metals / Materials Engineer

Function

Research & Development

Site / Location of Position

US - Farmington Hills, MI

Legal Entity

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA)

Posting Description

Nissan is a global company driven by the accomplishments of our employees. We find pride in our continued commitment to diversity and an exciting lineup of vehicles. Simply put, we are at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment which keeps us at the forefront of innovation. Our culture is one where employees are empowered to have a voice that can influence business decisions, find work that is exciting and enjoy an unbeatable camaraderie between colleagues. We're currently looking for a Metals / Materials Engineer to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Metals / Materials Engineer responsibilities at Nissan include:
·  Deal with metal materials such as steel sheet, long steel, Aluminum sheet, cast Aluminum, stainless steel, and other metal materials used for automobiles in order to achieve company KPI's (Quality, Cost, Schedule).
·  Coordination with Suppliers, Manufacturing Plants, Design Engineers and Purchasing.
·  Present Innovative ideas to Management which contribute to vehicle quality improvement, cost reduction or weight reduction. JOB DUTIES:
·  Developing new metal materials for cost/mass reduction.
·  Manage Workload ,set priorities, self direct, to meet schedules.
·  Create Cost Reduction ideas ,Manage, evaluate feasibility, Conduct testing, and Direct Manufacturing till Implementation of the concept.
·  Communicate with counterparts in Japan and Mexico and local Design groups.
·  Strong Cross functional ability to work with all Departments.
·  Conduct failure analysis on development tests and field failures.
·  Conduct Material Qualifications and Facility Audits.
·  Establish test plans, perform or direct testing using in-house or out-sourced resources, write technical reports to communicate the progress or evaluation judgment.
·  Identify and define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions.
·  Research US local material technologies and create new product specification.
·  Domestic and International travel as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
·  BS degree in Mechanical, or Materials Engineering.
·  Steel, Aluminum or any metals experience desirable, including testing methods and equipment, production process control, metallurgical alloy design etc.
·  Automotive related experience a plus.
·  High Motivation and capacity to work on multiple projects .
·  Excellent communication/interpersonal skills required; Experience working in a multicultural environment desired.
·  PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other technical software).
·  Ability to travel and work overtime may be required. We are proud to offer employees a benefit package that is designed to enhance your well-being and reward job performance. Some of these benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid holidays, paid vacation time, 401(K), vehicle lease/purchase programs, and more. Additional site specific benefits such as on-site childcare, gym, and dry cleaning services may also be available at some locations.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Put yourself in the driver's seat and apply today.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture and sell high-performance, fun to drive vehicles. Nissan is an Equal Opportunity Employer for all. Applicants will be considered for all positions regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

*Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.