Materials Process & Physics Engineer 12 Job in Saint Louis, Missouri US

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Location Charleston, SC;Houston, TX;Huntington Beach, CA;Huntsville, AL;Long Beach, CA;Mesa, AZ;Philadelphia, PA;Saint Louis, MO;Seal Beach, CA

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Position Description

Collects and assists with information to support definition of requirements for materials, parts and processes used in the manufacture of products. Incorporates changes to specifications and other documents to manage the deployment of materials, parts and processes. Performs tests on, and assists with qualification of new materials, parts and processes to meet requirements. Assists with activities to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements. Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions. Works under close / general supervision. Assists in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to business needs. Performs routine tests and audits to qualify suppliers to applicable requirements. Conducts routine analysis to determine reasons for failures of materials, parts or processes. Assists in implementing corrective and preventive actions. Develops computer and production systems to satisfy user requirements.

Competencies

General

[ + ] Adaptability
Tries to understand changes in work-group tasks, situations, and the department as well as the logic or basis for change; occasionally seeks information about changes affecting their individual job. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow work group members. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.

[ + ] Collaboration
Makes an effort to work effectively and cooperatively with fellow work group members; establishes and maintains productive working relationships by involving other work group members as appropriate and thanking them for their assistance. Places higher priority on work group goals rather than on own goals; offers to help other employees when they need assistance.

[ + ] Communication
Makes an effort to clarify purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Tries to keep the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. With guidance from others frames messages in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; tries to use terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Occasionally seeks input from audience; checks understanding; tries to present message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; at times requires guidance from others on how to respond.

[ + ] Customer Focus
Understands customers and their needs and considers such factors in the completion of day-to-day job tasks and responsibilities; supports more experienced employees as required to develop and sustain productive customer relationships; uses available information to understand customer related circumstances, problems, and needs; considers how day-to-day actions will affect customers; responds quickly to help more experienced employees meet customer needs and resolve problems.

[ + ] Innovation
Seeks alternative ways to view or define problems. Tries to combine ideas in unique ways or makes connections between disparate ideas; explores different lines of thought; views situations from multiple perspectives; participates in brainstorming approaches/solutions. Focuses on areas for innovation and suggests solutions that address meaningful issues in own work area.

Technical

[ + ] Analytical Skills
Basic - Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources.
Preferred -Skill and ability to: collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; develop conclusions and recommendations from appropriate data sources at the work group level.

[ + ] Engineering Processes
Basic - Basic knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). Basic knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).
Preferred -General knowledge of responsibilities and tasks performed by various Engineering departments/disciplines (e.g., design, test, software, technology, avionics). General knowledge of the interaction between departments/ disciplines and how their products/processes affect one another and impact non-engineering processes (e.g., Operations, Logistics, Business).

[ + ] Material/Engineer Principles
Basic - Basic knowledge of composite and elastomer materials engineering and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, test, and validate solutions for complex systems and sub-systems.
Preferred -General knowledge of composite and elastomer materials engineering and scientific principles to develop, design, analyze, test, and validate solutions for complex systems and sub-systems.

[ + ] Polymers Composite Materials
Basic - Basic knowledge of polymers and composite materials (e.g., carbon, fiberglass, aramid, adhesives, thermoset/thermoplastic resins).
Preferred -General knowledge of polymers and composite materials (e.g., carbon, fiberglass, aramid, adhesives, thermoset/thermoplastic resins).

[ + ] Test Program Design (CE)
Basic - Basic knowledge of composite and elastomer test program design (e.g., design of experiments, test plan development, validation).
Preferred -General knowledge of composite and elastomer test program design (e.g., design of experiments, test plan development, validation).

Basic Qualifications For Consideration

Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience section' of this requisition?

Typical Education/Experience

Level 1 - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 2 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's 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. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Other Job related information

Prefer a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.

Closing Date: 04/03/2012about closing dates

Knowledge of occupational health and safety sciences.

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