Amentum · 6 hours ago
Body Exterior Materials Engineer
US-MI-Detroit
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAmentum is a company that specializes in providing innovative solutions in various sectors, including defense and infrastructure. They are seeking a Body Exterior Materials Engineer to manage materials used in automotive body exterior assemblies, ensuring compatibility and performance specifications while collaborating with suppliers and engineering teams.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Manage materials used in automotive body exterior installed assemblies or systems
Depth of knowledge in one or more basic materials used in automotive body exterior components such as resins, elastomers, metals, and fluids
Understanding of compatibility of basic materials associated with secondary operations such as painting, rubber bonding, electroplating, etc
Develop and maintain global material and performance specifications, evaluate, and approve supplier products to these specifications
Direct suppliers in the development and application of appropriate materials
Support material cost reduction initiatives
Review, provide input, correct, and approve engineering drawings and bill of materials for Teamcenter / 3DX Notices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Material Science & Engineering, Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Other related Engineering/Technical Engineering Degree considered
Minimum of 3 years of Materials Engineering experience in automotive materials is preferred
Automotive materials knowledge in metals, coatings and plating, resins, elastomers and adhesives
Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills, self-motivated and self-driven
Ability to develop new laboratory test methods to predict field concerns
Ability to manage complex data sets, develop conclusions and identify next steps
Ability to work with multiple disciplines (STA, Engineering, Research, Laboratory and Design)
Ability to describe the operating environment in which the components/systems function
Ability to describe the compatibility of the basic materials within the Ford manufacturing and processing environment including Tier 1 suppliers
Develop and manage materials engineering foundation documents and update for prevent recurrence: Material and Performance Specifications, Laboratory Test Methods, Material Strategies and Design Rules, Material property data in Material Center Database
Experience in D/PFMEA, Global 8D, failure analysis and prevent recurrence
Provide root cause analysis and materials and process expertise to support resolution for manufacturing and field issues
Complete proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
Being self-motivated, curious, along with organization and communication skills are critical for this position
Preferred
Automotive experience with Tailgate Appliques, Exterior Liftgate & Decklid Appliqués, Running Boards, Step and Accessory Bar, Spoilers
Understanding of material processes, ranging from supplier manufacturing through application, cure process and internal/external customer requirements
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Ajay Nagar
Vice President
Darren Burton
Chief People Officer
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