Materials Engineering Technician in Waterloo

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Materials Engineering Technician
Location: Waterloo, IA

Job ID - JDJP00044478
Duration: 24+ Months Contract (possible extension)

Major Purpose:

• This job is for a Materials Engineering lab technician whose everyday assignments and tasks may vary from routine to infrequent.
• Duties are relatively broad in scope and may require evaluations by the position holder.
• The holder of this position will perform materials engineering supporting tasks or complex laboratory analytical functions with limited engineering oversight.

Major Duties:

• Completes tasks involving preparation or analysis of material samples/components/processes with minor engineering oversight for moderately complex activities.
• Develop, recommend and implement analytical or process changes needed to maintain or improve product quality on a tactical or strategic basis.
• Work with maintenance and production personnel to troubleshoot laboratory equipment, process, or analytical problems.
• Participate on project teams to leverage knowledge and experience to improve factory performance in safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Create and maintain process instructions or develop analytical processes to meet production needs.
• Create and maintain laboratory procedures and processes.
• Maintain "Sustain” level of 5S in the materials engineering lab.

Qualifications:

• Competencies, technical skills, formal educations and relevant work experience critical for successful individual performance of essential functions.

Technical Skills & Knowledge:

• Excellent understanding of part prints, process instructions, and industry standards.
• Basic to moderate knowledge of ferrous machining processes and application to materials analysis.
• Basic knowledge of production and analytical equipment, and maintenance activities needed to produce of verify a quality product.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and a strong drive to grow this skill set.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

• 2 year associate technical degree or equivalent work experience.

Relevant Work Experiences:

• Experience in process control and analytical analysis to be interfaced with this position.
• Experience in manufacturing environment.
• Experience with shop floor or laboratory environment.
• Participation as a contributing team member on substantial process problem solving teams.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring experience.
• Experience with production systems and databases.
• Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic engineering software tools.

Specific Job Duties:

• Perform laboratory tasks as requested and support activities in the materials lab as materials engineering work request are received.
• Work with requestors to ensure proper work is being done and parts are being delivered to lab.
• Order and stock lab consumables.
• Track reservation number, IM number, price, order date and delivery date.
• Enter crib reservation in SAP (PDX) transaction.
• Collect parts, perform audits and maintain monthly/quarterly audit spreadsheets.
• Track work request system; maintain all lab equipment.
• Support changeovers and adjustments at S450 crankshaft heat treat.
• Maintain coolant levels in all saws.
• Getting new consumables approved for use.

\nCompany Description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , non-disqualifying physical or mental , , veteran status or any other b

Company DescriptionFounded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.\r\n\r\nAt Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.\r\n\r\nKyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\r\n\r\nKyyba does not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , non-disqualifying physical or mental , , veteran status or any other b