Ingeniero de materiales

About the Company

SKF Sealing Solutions Planta Zapopan

Av. Guadalupe 920, Technology Park 45222, Zapopan, Jal., México

About the Role

Act as a local knowledge hub and provide technical support on material-related questions. Develop and improve new and existing materials by performing materials characterization and product analysis. Support design, quality, and manufacturing departments.

Responsibilities

• Support exploration and validation of materials and related manufacturing technologies
• To develop and improve materials and related manufacturing processes
• To collaborate with PTD team to support technical developments
• To follow the development of internal and customer projects, by actively participate as project team member
• To perform advanced material characterization and testing according to procedures and specifications
• To support manufacturing units to solve quality issues, reduce scrap and improve productivity (OEE)
• To manage material suppliers related to quality level and improvement activities (in collaboration with quality department)
• To operate and perform maintenance of laboratory equipment
• To create technical training packages
• To train, supervise, support and coach technicians and trainees
• To contribute to the development of the department personnel through company processes or direct feedback

Qualifications

• University degree (chemistry, material engineering or similar)
• Valid VISA & Passport
• Availability to travel (training in the USA)
• English level: Advance (Direct report to USA)

Required Skills

• In depth knowledge of sealing materials (thermoplastic elastomers, rubbers, high performance plastics)
• Experience in research, technology & product development

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.