MATERIALS ENGINEER

Description

Job Summary: A Materials Engineer to lead materials engineering, support technical infrastructure setup of the factory, and conduct raw material and supplier qualification—ensuring compliance and failure analysis. Key Highlights: 1. Lead plant materials engineering 2. Support technical infrastructure setup of the factory during start-up phase 3. Conduct raw material and supplier qualification A plastic industry company seeks a Materials Engineer in Fazenda Rio Grande. **Responsibilities:** Lead plant materials engineering, defining technical criteria for selection, specification, and validation of polymers and engineering resins. Support technical infrastructure setup of the factory during start\-up phase, including establishing standards, technical documentation, specifications, and procedures. Conduct raw material and supplier qualification, ensuring compliance with customer and headquarters requirements. Perform in-depth technical failure analysis (cracks, warpage, thermal degradation, dimensional variations, aesthetic issues), identifying root causes and action plans. Strategically interface between Production, Quality, Process Engineering, and Customers. Provide technical support for high-precision plastic injection processes (components for the electronics industry). Participate in validations, laboratory testing, and First Article Inspection (FAI) / Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) approvals, where applicable. Ensure compliance with international technical standards applicable to the electronics sector. Serve as the technical liaison among Brazil, China, and international customers, ensuring technical alignment and efficient communication. Previous experience as a Production Engineer, Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer may indicate suitability for some responsibilities of this position. Bachelor's degree required. Relevant experience mandatory. **Compensation and Benefits:** * Salary: Salary range will be disclosed during the interview. * Meal Allowance * Chartered Transportation **Additional Information:** * Employment Type: Permanent \- On-site * Duration: Full-time * Working Hours: To be determined.