Textiles/Materials Engineer at Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc. in Troy, Michigan

Job Description:

Legal Entity: Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc.

Requisition ID: 2334

Woodbridge is a privately-owned company offering innovative material technologies for applications in automotive, commercial, recreational, packaging, healthcare and building products. In addition to manufacturing operations, the company also offers a full array of services including: chemical research and development, product and process engineering, tooling, technical support and accredited laboratory testing. Woodbridge operates more than 46 facilities across 9 countries-employing over 7,500 teammates and serving more than 600 customers worldwide.

Role Purpose:

Woodbridge is looking for a highly motivated Textile / Materials Engineer that will develop and mature our database, based on internal and external benchmarking for trim materials (leather, fabric, urethane, vinyl, carpet, etc..) and their applications. The Textile / Materials Engineer will also work with the product engineering team and identify materials for specific customer applications. In addition, the Textile Materials Engineer will work directly with engineering and purchasing to validate new supplier materials and cost reduction initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for benchmarking and developing a material database, including interactions during lamination where applicable.
• Identifies, selects, and recommends materials based on customer specifications.
• Direct work with OEM customers on construction drawing approvals
• Support the establishment of specifications for selected materials.
• Observes or participates in product testing, development and manufacturing process as appropriate.
• Observes and/or participates in root cause analysis in the event of a materials failure.
• Create best practices and standardization for material selection and lamination.
• Help to root cause warranty and in field failures related to materials.
• Aid in manufacturing reviews to review against best practices and standards.
• Provide technical support during quoting of lamination programs
• Engages with plant and supplier quality assurance teams to collect, analyze, and organize data for internal and external reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related STEM degree highly preferred
• At least five years of relevant experience as a materials engineer, textile or process engineer
• Experience in vinyl, synthetic and non-synthetic materials

Additional Qualifications - Technical or Functional Competency Requirements

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to fully understand customers' requirements and complex problems.
• Ability to gain trust and working relationships with OEM customers
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a development team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and software used in product testing and documentation.
• Travel will be required. Up to 20%

Explore your future. Apply today.

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

Nearest Major Market: Troy
Nearest Secondary Market: Detroit