Responsibilities To advise, arrange and co-ordinate appropriate investigative processes for the evaluation of failures, interpretation of results, reporting findings and to implement corrective actions.Provide Engineering and consultancy services on materials and related production processes, including teardown of components and laboratory testing to support regional and global Engineering and Production teams.Lead the implementation of a new Materials Lab in Monterrey, Mexico including development of the laboratory footprint and its technical capabilities aligned with Corporate R&D and local customer needs.Develop and implement lab policies and procedures.Ensure compliance to site ISO/IEC Quality and EHS requirements.Coordinate purchasing of lab needs within budget constraints (maintenance, calibration, consumables).Develop cost estimates for current and future lab needs.Closely work with Northville Materials lab to optimize lab efficiency and balance regional lab testing capacity.Develop and implement policies for safe and organized (5S) work environment.Teardown of mechanical and electronic assemblies to facilitate analysis while preserving area of interest.Use of various Materials Lab analytical and testing techniques to support routine and complex customer requests.Precise sectioning and metallographic preparation, specializing in difficult samples such as solder joints, printed circuit boards and small components.Produce work to an excellent standard of accuracy and workmanship.Advise customers of appropriate investigative processes for the evaluation of failures, interpretation of results, reporting findings and implementation of corrective actions.Liaison with other regional and global Engineering and Quality functions.Generate detailed lab testing reports and attend customer meetings as required.Requirements Bachelor of Science in Materials, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field.8+ years professional experience in testing or quality organization, including hands-on experience in lab testing environment.Engineering experience in automotive electronics components preferred.Familiarity with test specifications of major OEMs and international standards (ISO, ASTM, SAE, CISPR, IEC, DIN) Knowledge of electronic assembly of PCBs and electronic materials.Knowledge of metals (casting, forging, sheet steel, welding) and polymer materials Practical experience of metallographic techniques.Practical experience using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and other non-destructive analytical techniques: X-ray, FTIR, etc.(training will be given as appropriate).Ability to manage / lead multiple projects and priorities.Solid understanding of budgets and ability to develop business cases for operational and capital needs.Business fluent English language skills (written and spoken).Limited local and international travel may be required.What We Offer:• Benefits above the law• Major Medical Expenses Insurance• Global growth opportunities• Competitive Wages
