Body Interior Materials Engineer

Amentum•Detroit, MI

17d

About The Position

Amentum is hiring a Body Interior Materials Engineer in Dearborn, Michigan. The role provides technical support for materials used in body interior components and assemblies, working with vehicle teams and core engineering to address material compatibility, warranty, production, and processing issues over a part or subsystem’s life. The position emphasizes teamwork with Ford engineering, material suppliers, Tier One suppliers, purchasing, laboratory engineers, other materials engineers, and manufacturing plant personnel. Supported systems include headliners, energy-absorbing and NVH foam, interior and engine lighting, removable roofs, roof opening panels, and window shades. The engineer also supports the approval and release of new technology materials intended to lower cost, reduce weight, improve quality, or contribute to sustainability targets.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a related engineering discipline.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Openness to mentoring, coaching, and training.
Strong focus and attention to detail.
Self-motivated and self-driven.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist in resolving assembly, manufacturing, durability, and field issues.
Act as a liaison between the laboratory, engineering, and manufacturing, and initiate laboratory requests as needed.
Support the Research and Innovation Center on special research projects.
Support approval and release of new technology materials that lower cost, reduce weight, improve quality, or contribute to sustainability targets.
Provide technical support for materials used in body interior components and assemblies, including headliners, energy-absorbing/NVH foam, interior/engine lighting, removable roof systems, roof opening panel systems, and window shades.
Work with vehicle teams and core engineering to resolve material compatibility, warranty, production, and processing problems during the life of a part or subsystem.