Location
East Moline, IL | United States
Job description
Materials Engineer
East Moline, Illinois - Full Time
Productive Resources () is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at John Deere's facility in East Moline, Illinois. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will assist and support materials engineering work that is narrow in scope and responsibility. This job fully integrates an individual into the engineering culture by performing professional materials engineering (e.g., chemicals, plastics, finishes, metallurgy, heat treat, ceramics, etc) assignments and specific engineering tasks that are limited in scope, depth and degree of skill required. Work plans and decisions are reviewed by supervisors.
This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.
Duties:
- Create test plans under the guidance of senior colleagues, ensuring efficient and accurate execution of materials testing processes that meet the customer's needs.
- Perform materials testing using established procedures and techniques to ensure product quality and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Write detailed technical reports based on materials testing results, outlining findings and recommendations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to ensure materials meet the necessary specifications and performance requirements.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing teams to troubleshoot and resolve materials-related issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation of experiments, results, and analyses, and present findings to stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of proposed engineering solutions .
- Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and address them using established change management programs.
- Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities, using established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver results.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or a related field; or, minimum 1 year of professional experience in materials engineering, with a focus on materials testing .
- Strong understanding of materials properties, characterization techniques, and processing methods.
- Proficient in the use of office productivity software, such as word processing and spreadsheets, for effective data management and presentation.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to lift parts up to 20 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.
Why work for Productive Resources?
Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our primary focus is on project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary industries of focus are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.
We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions which keep our clients engaged as a partner in their journey. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunity for growth.
Our primary delivery center is our Technical Center in Waterloo, IA, as well as numerous customer areas we serve with onsite and remote teams throughout the U.S.
We Offer Competitive Benefits:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
- Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly
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