Title: Laboratory Engineering Specialist – Metal (Bilingual Spanish/English)
Organization: Volkswagen Group of America
Education Required: 4 year degree or comparable background of work related experience, Advanced degree
Mechanical Engineer, Chemist, Engineer in material sciences (Bachelor, Master)
Reports to: Assistant Manager Laboratory
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Contact: www.vwjobschattanooga.com
Job Description
Role Summary
Scouting of Raw Materials for the Fachgruppe Chassis and Engine / Interior / Exterior (Bilingual: Spanish/English)
Role Responsibilities
•Close Communication with the Team Local Raw material Localization in Germany
•Active Internet Research and visits of Raw Material Fares
•Ordering of Potential Raw Material if it meets the requirement according to the Datasheet
•Organizing Trials at the Tier1 suppliers in Volkswagen Prototype or Series Tooling
•Organizing a quick transport to Laboratory Engineers in the Laboratory Mexico / External Laboratories
•Leading and Tracking of the Laboratory Engineers in the Laboratory Mexico / External Laboratories
•Tracking and communicating of all Laboratory Results
•Transfer of Laboratory results to the Raw Material Supplier if available and defining action and timing for optimization
•Planning and implementing part related laboratory tests
•Interpretation and Justification of laboratory tests
•Harmonize corrective measures with different departments
•Recommending corrective measures to fulfil quality and development goals
•Providing all necessary information for qualification
•Development of local suppliers for raw materials or vehicle parts.
•Consultation of technical engineering department concerning the applicability of local raw materials and their specifications.
•Tests, evaluation and release of components according to material specs for vehicle parts from local American production.
•Analyze and work out measures to eliminate material-related problems of vehicle parts.
•Planning and execution of laboratory activities to analyze and eliminate material-related problems with vehicle parts and material-related problems in the manufacturing process
•Assure the correct receiving of the samples, apply correct test procedures in VW and related laboratories (suppliers, universities and other institutes)
•Assure VW quality level at material evaluations and releases
Job Requirements
At least 5 years experience in material development and/or material tests in laboratories
Skills
•Material Know How
•Ability to choose material according to part requirements
•Understanding of influences to material properties
•Processing of materials
•Preferably experience in automotive area (OEM´s, suppliers)
•Social and cultural skills in American and European culture
•Solid basic knowledge of Spanish
•Availability for business trips (weeks to months)
•Skills in economy and negotiation
•Good knowledge of MS Office
•Analytical and conceptual thinking – using logic and reason, creative and strategic
•Social and cultural skills in American and European culture
•Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
•Integration – joining people, processes or systems
•Problem solving
•Innovative thinking around overall process setup
Specialized skills, knowledge or certifications unique to this role
•Good knowledge in Spanish
Work flexibility (travel requirements, work schedule, etc.): Availability for frequent business trips (weeks to months)
This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its employees. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its employees regarding job security.
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