Victaulic · 13 hours ago
Materials Technology- Project Engineer
Northampton County, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expVictaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations, and they are seeking a Project Engineer in their Materials Technology department. The role involves the development and commercialization of products leveraging advanced materials, as well as facilitating a multi-departmental team in the testing and validation of non-metallic sub-assemblies and products.
IndustrialManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development and commercialization of products that leverage advanced materials (thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, metallic alloys, etc.) by our product development teams
Product development encompasses inception through steady state production (utilizing a Design Review or phased development process), which often includes:
Concept generation
Specific design ideas to satisfy concept(s)
Presentation and communication of ideas
Modeling of concept (via drawings and/or hardware)
Interfacing with Marketing/Sales to refine concept to meet customer requirements
Costing of initial design
Project and/or procurement authorization preparation
Facilitating of a multi-departmental team (formal or informal) in the Test and Validation of non-metallic sub-assemblies and products from execution of detailed design all the way through commercialization including:
Formulation of new polymers that meet customer's specifications
Supplier selection participation (in-house or out)
Prototyping
Testing against requirements (thermal analysis, mechanical analysis and chemical analysis)
Solving design problems
Scrutiny and review of detailed cost estimates
Leading a design review to assure customer and performance requirements
Resolving tolerance issues
Participation in tooling selection and approval of tooling based on samples
Participation in evaluation of pilot production runs and problem solving
Technical literature preparation and approval
Education/training about new product
Qualification
Required
BS in Chemical, Materials or Polymer Engineering
MS in in one of these fields is a plus
BS, MS in Mechanical Engineering with experience in plastics/polymers will be considered
Knowledge of polymeric material testing and failure analysis
Thermoplastic and thermoset materials knowledge – from commodity grades to complex engineering grades
0-5 yrs Experience in plastics product design, plastics processing, and program management of products made from thermoplastic or thermoset materials
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills to resolve technical issues
Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
Strong computer skills in standard MS Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
Able to travel globally as required, up to 25%
Preferred
Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for part optimization with polymer-based products and materials a plus
Abaqus or Ansys preferred
Experienced in running analysis with Mold Flow Insight a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage
Paid time off plans
Paid holidays
401K with company match
Company paid short-term disability
Company paid life insurance
Company paid EAP program
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Company
Victaulic
Victaulic is a producer of mechanical and grooved pipe joining systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rick Bucher
President & CEO
Joe Savage
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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