Plastics / Polymer Engineer (m/f), Augsburg

"Technical Perfection and automotive passion" is what defines Faurecia. We design, engineer and provide the best in technology, systems and services for automobile makers in every major market on all five continents. If you share our ambition for technical perfection and our passion for all things automotive, Faurecia has a career for you.

"Faurecia, a driving force…for your professional growth."

Missions

• Main activities includes materials engineering of plastics especially testing and validation of different grades
• Develop new uses for known materials that could be used in our products
• Manages new projects from concept to production with a primary focus on ability to be manufactured, profitability and ability to meet customers’ needs and fabrication
• Review innovation programs and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity and cost
• Ensure design adheres to customer test requirements and all related plastic guidelines
• Material qualification and new methods deployment according to to PMS / IPMS
• Initiate, direct and control specific projects and frequently report progress
• Support of the innovation teams regarding the material aspects of new products (proposal of solutions, definition and realization of tests)
• Ensure that related testing on plastic parts for assigned programs is completed
• Planning , execution and documentation of tests
• Active participation in internal and external networks including reporting
• Preparation of publications and conference presentations
• Supervison of internships and diploma students
• Technical communication with the global customers
• Provide technical support on production and quality related topics

Profile

• Bachelor or Master degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science/Engineering, Materials Science/Engineering or a comparable education
• 4-5 years experience in Automotive industry (Development /Testing) or comparable professional experience
• 3-4 years experience in area of materials engineering, plastic materials especially high temperature plastics
• Knowledge in elastomers, fibers and adhesives is also beneficial
• Background and experience in testing and material selection
• Experience in R&D projects
• Project management skills to drive results
• Fluent business English and German, other additional languages are a plus