Body Interior Materials Engineer

Amentum•Detroit, MI

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About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Body Interior Materials Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan. The role supports materials engineering work with vehicle teams and core engineering to resolve material compatibility, warranty, production, and processing problems encountered throughout the life of a part or subsystem. The position emphasizes teamwork with Ford engineering, material suppliers, Tier One suppliers, purchasing, laboratory engineers, other materials engineers, and manufacturing plant personnel. The engineer provides technical support for materials used in body interior components and assemblies, including headliner systems, energy-absorbing/NVH foam, interior and engine lighting systems, removable roof systems, roof opening panel systems, and window shades. The role also supports the approval and release of new technology materials that lower cost, reduce weight, improve quality, or contribute to sustainability targets.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a related engineering discipline.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Willingness to be mentored, coached, and trained.
Strong focus and attention to detail.
Self-motivated and self-driven.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support materials engineers and vehicle teams in resolving material compatibility, warranty, production, and processing problems during a part or subsystem’s life.
Provide technical materials support for headliner systems, energy-absorbing/NVH foam, interior and engine lighting systems, removable roof systems, roof opening panel systems, and window shades.
Attend core functional tech club meetings.
Review and sign off engineering drawings via TeamCenter.
Update material and performance specifications, approved source lists, and test methods.
Help resolve assembly, manufacturing, durability, and field issues.
Act as a liaison between the laboratory, engineering, and manufacturing; initiate laboratory requests as needed.
Support special research projects at the Research and Innovation Center.
Support approval and release of new technology materials that lower cost, reduce weight, improve quality, or contribute to sustainability targets.
Collaborate with Ford engineering, material suppliers, Tier One suppliers, purchasing, laboratory engineers, other materials engineers, and manufacturing plant personnel.