Key skills
SAPCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
- Selection of materials on the local market (Americas) considering local legal requirements and global programs
- Selection & release of local material suppliers in cooperation with purchasing department
- Perform release testing (material and function) in cooperation with materials engineers in German headquarters
- Knowledge of the differences between local and European/Asian materials and communication with development and customer teams
- Negotiations with customers on the use of local materials for customer release
- Provision of materials data for design, simulation, and virtual release of parts
- Ensure availability of all materials requested in the central material management system SAP EH&S
- Assessment of new local materials developments/processes/technologies for applicability to Brose products
- Introduction of suitable new developments/processes/technologies in cooperation with development department and materials engineers in headquarters
- Assessment of customer requirements on materials as the basis for creating local Brose material standards in cooperation with materials engineers in German headquarters
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in materials science or materials engineering
- 3 years in the field of materials selection and cost-efficient materials use
- English fluent is a MUST
- Knowledge of the local materials market in North America
- Experience in cooperation with international partners (Europe / Asia)
- Independent, proactive, good communication skills
- Ideally, injection molding experience
Benefits
- Competitive performance-based compensation
- Health insurance
- Attractive social and family-oriented programs
- Educational assistance
- Variety of community outreach, family, and sporting events
- Flexible working hours
- Collaborative work environment
- Development programs with opportunities for individual growth
- Training, international or regional assignments and tailored career paths