Material Testing Engineers - Future Opportunities

Materials Engineering opportunities - Plymouth, MI

Interested in future career opportunities in the materials testing industry? Would you like to flex your creative technical muscles and have the opportunity to come up with diverse testing solutions ? We're looking for Engineers in Plymouth, Michigan, who want to build a meaningful career with an incredible group of people. By joining Intertek, your contributions will be valued as we continue to help the world Build Back Ever Better. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in product testing, battery analysis, and materials properties.

Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards. Intertek is continually innovating and evolving to reduce risk for consumers, brands and organizations in every sector and industry around the world. We go beyond Testing, Inspection and Certification of products: we are a Total Quality Assurance Provider to industries worldwide. Our Purpose: Bringing quality, safety, and sustainability to life.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for Materials Engineers for both Engineering and Leadership roles.

The Engineer, under general supervision, supports the operations team responsible for providing diverse range of plastics testing and characterization services to global polymer manufacturers, compounders, fabricators and end-users.

The Engineer, Team Leader is responsible for organizing and managing engineering resources within a specific location and/or department. This includes day-to-day supervision of engineers and technicians. This position may also be responsible for independently performing testing and evaluation on a variety of products; writing reports; reviewing (pre-review & final review) of written reports; and communicating with clients.

Salary & Benefits Information

In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

What you'll do:

Engineer:

• Set up test apparatus, operate equipment, maintain equipment and facilities
• Prepare test samples and obtain and record test data in accordance with standards
• Creates solutions and resolves issues for customers' testing requirements
• Work with customers to specify and recommend testing within capabilities
• Perform analysis of test data and more complex calculations
• Record data and write reports in standardized formats
• Participate in proofing of project reports

Engineer Team Lead:

• Provide day-to-day supervision of Engineers and Technicians, including assigning and overseeing work; training, coaching and mentoring staff; managing employee issues; interviewing; hiring and firing recommendations; approving time and expense; conducting performance reviews; employee development and performance management; ensuring the customers' needs are fulfilled; ensuring compliance with Intertek's Quality Management System and all other policies and procedures.
• Perform testing and evaluation on a variety of products; writing reports; reviewing written reports within qualified reviewer categories; and communicating with clients.

This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above defined duties.

What it takes to be successful in this role:

• Engineer:
  • Bachelor's degree: Engineering, Chemistry or related field
  • Experience: 4 - 6 years in plastics testing
  • Ability to interact externally with clients/prospects, and internally with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction and timely response
  • Maintains company values and demands the highest standards of conduct for self and others
  • Projects a professional and polished image that inspires confidence and trust
• Engineer Team Lead:
  • A bachelor's degree in a directly related engineering field.
  • 4+ years directly related experience, including testing and project management experience.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
  • Must be able to confront and resolve conflict in an effective manner.
  • Ability to influence others and bring teams together to achieve a common goal.
  • Excellent organization and time management skills

Both shall have:•

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Must be client focused and quality driven.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Physical dexterity to perform the clerical and technical functions which are inherent to the position.
• Physical dexterity to operate equipment and perform other functions necessary to effectively and efficiently perform the duties of the job. This may include: bending/stooping, turning/twisting, reaching, balancing, and mobility to travel to other work sites.
• Model Intertek's 10X Energies at all times within the work place, practicing business the right way
• Be aware of, and adhere to, safety practices and policies to ensure your own safety, as well as the safety of others who may be affected by your actions at work
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities and demanding deadlines
• Must be detailed-oriented and able to effectively prioritize and organize workload, with efficient time management
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively in verbal written and presentation formats
• Must possess the fundamental technical and administrative skills required to perform the job duties
• Must be customer focused and quality driven
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate

Preferred Requirements & Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Plastics/ Chemical/ Mechanical Engineering/Materials.
• Understanding of common polymer materials test methods (ASTM, ISO, other).
• Knowledge of plastics fabrication methods.

Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.

Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.

We Value Diversity

Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email [email protected] or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.

This posting is intended for candidates interested in future opportunities with Intertek. Applicants that meet the basic qualifications will be invited to apply for consideration for upcoming open positions. Please also continue to apply for any posted positions that you are interested in as well.

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