This role will be focused on supporting the development, demonstration, and transition of innovative coating technologies. The successful candidate will be energetic; driven; handy in the lab; able to work under general supervision with no instructions for routine work; and able to work on special projects with minimal instruction.
Materials and Manufacturing Technology is focused on discovering, developing, and transitioning innovative materials and manufacturing technology into the company's products. Our highly capable workforce excels in a team environment of challenge and opportunity on multiple projects, and partners with the company's business units, government customers, global suppliers, and universities to rapidly mature key technologies to production readiness.
Position Responsibilities: • Defines requirements and approves tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in the engineering design, manufacture, and/or maintenance of products. • Produces specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes. • Maintains compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. • Promotes standardization across business activities. • Evaluate emerging technologies for potential application to business needs. • Develop and qualify new tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes to meet requirements. • Integrates new technologies as appropriate. • Manages test and audit programs to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements. • Conducts analysis to characterize performance or determine reasons for failure of tools, materials, parts, or processes. • Implements corrective and preventive actions. • Designs, develops, and qualifies computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements. • Uses project management tools to meet cost, technical, and schedule requirements. • Incorporates environmental health and safety, LEAN, and Quality principles into (1) materials and processes, (2) research, design, and qualification, (3) work procedures, and (4) labs and office areas.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. • 2+ years of engineering experience. • 2+ years of experience working in a chemical lab and/or production environment. • 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. • 2+ years of experience in analytical chemistry. • 2+ years of experience in fluids/lubricants (e.g. hydraulic fluids, fuels, grease).
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Experience in one or many of the following specialties: Aerospace or Automotive Paint Application, Paints & Coatings, Inorganic Chemical Processes, Environmental Health and Safety, Sealants, and/or Analytics. • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Education / Experience:
Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years' experience or a Master's degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of "human connection," defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $40.60/hr.