Lead Materials Engineer
Core
Lead scientific research, test method development, and testing of new products and advanced materials for tires and mobility solutions.
Role type
Lead Materials Engineer (Senior IC)
Builds
New tire products, advanced material formulations, and validated test methods.
Domain
Automotive / Rubber & Polymer Engineering
Required skills
Materials science, test method development, project management, technical specification writing, pilot-plant coordination, intellectual property evaluation, equipment selection, theory development for physical/chemical properties
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in relevant field, 8+ years experience, PhD with 3+ years experience
Technologies
Laboratory test equipment, pilot-plant systems, material testing instruments
Responsibilities
Lead large complex projects with limited oversight, coach and delegate to lower-level professionals, develop operational plans, research new technologies and test methods, devise research methods and prepare technical specs, recommend new equipment, participate in patent applications, coordinate pilot-plant runs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with subject matter expertise