Senior Materials Engineer

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PHINIA is a diversified industrial supplier and global leader in the development of fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket solutions, with a strong portfolio of trusted brands that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY®, and HARTRIDGE™. With over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, PHINIA has approximately 12,500 talented employees and over 40 locations in 20 countries and is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Read More

JOB PURPOSE

Materials Engineering is responsible for supporting internal and external customers in the development of current and future products. This includes materials testing and inspection using a wide range of analytical and materials testing techniques including FIB/SEM/EDX, optical microscopy, rotating bending fatigue testing, micro and nano-indentation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise in metallic and non-metallic materials, metallurgy, heat treatment, materials processing, material characterisation, testing, and failure investigation, supporting product engineering, manufacturing engineering, and business-critical decision-making.

• Lead, conduct and support materials development, characterisation, testing, and failure analysis activities, including metallographic sample preparation and the use of analytical techniques such as SEM and optical microscopy, to understand material performance and meet product and project objectives.

• Define, prioritise, and oversee testing, analysis, and measurement programmes, ensuring delivery against cost, quality, and timing targets while providing clear technical reports, recommendations, specifications, test methods, and other documentation to support internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop strong technical relationships with engineering teams, customers, suppliers, and research organisations, supporting supplier audits, materials and process approvals, risk management, and the adoption of new materials, technologies, and manufacturing processes.

• Maintain laboratory capability by supporting equipment calibration and fault diagnosis, promoting safe working practices, ensuring effective housekeeping and continuous improvement, and maintaining compliance with company procedures, change control requirements, and IATF standards.

• Perform engineering drawing sign-off where required and support the development of materials and processes to satisfy current and future product requirements.
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers and junior staff, promoting knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and best practices across the Materials Engineering function.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP 

For this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country where the position is based. Only in certain circumstances, based on business need, does PHINIA provide sponsorship for employment visa status.

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