Paint/Materials Engineer
Nissan Motor Corporation, United States

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We’re currently looking for a Paint/Materials Engineer to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

This role will be responsible for developing various coatings and polymeric materials, mainly automotive finishing top coat but also potentially including adhesives, sealants, plastic top coats for interior and exterior trims, anti-corrosion treatments, etc. for automobiles. The role will require coordination with Suppliers, Manufacturing Plants, Design Engineers and Purchasing to achieve company KPI’s (Quality, Cost, Schedule). In addition, will be responsible for generating, developing and implementing novel ideas that contribute to vehicle quality improvement, cost reduction or weigh reduction.

Job functions include but are not limited to:

Paint Finishing material and color qualification activities using company engineering standards

Establish test plan, perform or direct testing using in-house or out-source resources, write technical reports to communicate the progress or evaluation judgment

Identify and define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions

Value Optimization (cost reduction) activity management

Research US local material technologies and create new product specification

Work independently within a fixed schedule; domestic and international travel as required

Minimum Qualifications:

BS degree in Chemical or Materials Engineering, or related field; 5 years of experience in related field, or combination of advanced degree education and experience is desired

Experience with all aspects of organic coatings or polymeric materials, including but not limited to testing methods and equipment, production processes, polymer chemistry and formulations, applications, etc.

Experience with design release and drawing creation desirable

Direct experience with problem analysis and root cause investigation, such as FTA, and product development and failure prevention, such as FMEA, desired

Excellent communication/interpersonal skills required; Experience working in a multicultural environment desired

Ability to travel and work overtime may be required

**Internal candidates at E2, E3, and E4 level will be considered for lateral transfer**

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility. **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time. **

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America

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