Metallurgical Engineer (Materials Engineer)

Job Purpose

Lead/Support investigation of moderately complex quality problems/change point for internal and external customers through metallurgical evaluation including testing, failure analysis, material confirmation or other material related items.

Key Accountabilities

• Using engineering analysis and data collection to assure material conformance to spec and causes of product failure
• Manage/participate in investigations for quality problems to determine responsibility, root cause and countermeasure through failure analysis of engine components and assemblies
• Summarization and presentation of analysis results to all levels of organization and other Honda divisions
• Ability to communicate with customers and outside departments, and other regions
• Coordinate and lead plant wide projects to identify Q concerns and establish team and set plan to investigate Q concerns
• Support/Advise/Mentor/Lead other associates on problem analysis projects
• Establish and carry out analysis plans on powertrain problems, by utilizing engineering theory/experience and interfacing with functional experts and other department representatives for coordination of schedules and activities
• Evaluate functional impact of manufacturing process and/or specification variations

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelors Degree Material Science, Metallurgical, or Welding Engineering
• 5 years’ experience in Quality, Manufacturing or Material Analysis (heat treat, casting, welding, failure analysis or related lab environment)
• Job Dimensions No. of Direct Reports 0 No. of Indirect Reports 0 Financial Dimensions Does not apply Decisions ExpectedRoot cause analysis of failed components through new model, mass production and market investigations
• Lead / support inter-department teams on projects related to quality concerns / improvements with emphasis on product material and composition
• Using engineering analysis and data collection to propose appropriate disposition for products that are not conforming to specifications.

Working Conditions

• Moderate lifting of components
• Exposure to chemicals/etchants
• Destructive analysis tools including saws
• ~ 5 hour OT / week, with need to work unexpected overtime as issues arise.
• Limited supplier and international travel

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.