Subject Matter Expert

Shape Corp.•Trenton, OH

10h

About The Position

The Subject Matter Expert (SME) is the primary global source of knowledge in the designated subject area. The role interfaces with the global engineering community on technical issues and strategy and develops and maintains strong relationships with the global engineering team. The SME serves as the corporate leading authority on the specified material and its associated processes, supporting material selection, application engineering, product management, innovation, manufacturing, and engineering capabilities. Some international travel is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
15–25 years of experience in the applicable subject.
Well organized and able to build strong relationships around the world.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Innovative problem-solving capabilities.
Passion for the subject and eagerness to learn more.
Fluent in English.

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the corporate leading authority on the specified material and associated processes.
Maintain a deep understanding of material properties and the processes used to achieve them.
Act as the lead contact for external raw material providers for technical exchanges.
Support application engineering and product managers with pursuits and technical needs related to the material.
Help identify the appropriate material composition for various applications.
Stay current on the industry through trade shows and research, and continuously seek to learn.
Inform the engineering community about internal and external global capabilities and advocate for applying the area of expertise.
Perform studies to support learning and innovation.
Build competencies in engineering teams through live training and/or training materials.
Document and maintain standards and best practices related to the area of expertise, and ensure new applications use current standards and best practices.
Develop materials for internal and external audiences that highlight Shape's value and advantages in the relevant subject area.
Support functional deployment of SM technology to IPEX/Operations.
Support product innovation, development of baseline designs, design standards, and technical shows.
Support customer visits, feasibility analysis and development for challenging applications, and VA/VE activities for applications teams.
Support VA/VE activities and problem solving in manufacturing.
Perform additional functions as directed by the leader.
Travel internationally as required.