IN THIS POSITION…

Body Exterior Materials Engineering Position. Manage materials used in automotive body exterior installed assemblies or systems, with specific depth of materials knowledge used in underbody shield systems, antennas, pick-up box trim, cowl vent grille/leafscreen, rear exterior lighting, and other body exterior components. Understanding of compatibility of basic materials associated with secondary operations such as painting, rubber bonding, electroplating, etc. Work cross-functionally with STA, engineering, Research, Laboratory, and Design. Support root cause analysis with materials expertise for issue resolution.

• Provide root cause analysis, materials, and process expertise to support resolution for DV/PV, launch, manufacturing, and field issues. Manage materials engineering foundation documents/update for prevent recurrence.
• Partner with core functions to develop/update test methods for improved field correlation and prevent recurrence. Support manufacturing site assessments, process development and issue resolution.
• Partner with Raw Materials Purchasing on Material Buy Programs.
• Support material cost reduction initiatives.
• Support material and process innovation.
• Lead Material Sustainability & Restricted Substance Attributes.
• Lead/support global Material Tech Clubs to coach & train the Global METS Team.
• Support early program material assumption development with component-based material strategies.
• Develop global Material Specifications and global supply base (Approved Sources in All Regions).
• Review and signoff on engineering drawings, BOMs, DV/PV plans and reports.
• Develop component specific material performance specifications, as required and cascade to functions with the FEDE Tool.