MP&P Engineer 2 - Chemical

$124,800 - $124,800/Yr

CTS International - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Seattle, WA

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing

About the position

The MP&P Engineer 2 - Chemical position is a critical role within our engineering team, focusing on the definition and management of requirements for materials, parts, and processes used in the manufacturing of products. This position involves drafting specifications and other essential documents to ensure the effective deployment of materials and processes. The engineer will assist in evaluating emerging technologies that could be applied to meet business needs and will play a key role in the development and qualification of new materials and processes to meet stringent requirements. Routine testing and audits will be performed to qualify suppliers against applicable standards, and the engineer will conduct analyses to identify the reasons for failures in materials, parts, or processes, implementing corrective and preventive actions as necessary. The role requires a proactive approach to developing computer and production systems that satisfy user requirements, all while working under general supervision. The engineer will be expected to evaluate parts, materials, processes, technology, or equipment through thorough research and testing to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with specifications. Analyzing failed parts and processes to mitigate future failures is a key responsibility, as is generating test plans, cataloging test data, and documenting results and recommendations. The engineer will also propose and validate revisions to procedures and specifications, ensuring the suitability of parts and materials while coordinating resolutions with suppliers and customers. Continuous improvement is a core focus of this role, with the engineer supporting product and process enhancements by designing, developing, fabricating, testing, evaluating, and implementing new concepts and technologies. Providing technical consultation to both internal and external customers is essential, as is performing specialized testing on paints and sealants to develop materials with enhanced characteristics for future programs. The engineer will generate testing coupons, operate test equipment, conduct test activities, and maintain compliance with laboratory safety practices, ensuring a safe and productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates parts, materials, processes, technology or equipment through research and testing to ensure safety, reliability and adherence to requirements and specifications
• Analyzes failed parts and processes to reduce or eliminate future failures
• Generates test plans, catalog test data, identifies and categorizes failures, determines root cause and documents results and recommendations as well as operating procedures
• Proposes, develops and validates revisions to procedures and specifications
• Determines suitability of parts, materials and processes and coordinates resolution of issues with suppliers and customers
• Supports continuous improvement of products and processes by designing, developing, fabricating, testing, evaluating and implementing new concepts and technology
• Provides knowledge and technical consultation to internal and external customers
• Performs Paints and Sealants testing to analyze and develop materials with improved characteristics and properties for future and sustaining program efforts
• Generates testing coupons, operate test equipment, conduct test activities, monitor test procedures, author test reports, and maintains compliance with laboratory safety practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Chemistry
• 1 year of experience working in a laboratory environment
• 1 year experience creating test plans, executing experiments, and collecting data
• Tolerance working with and around chemicals (e.g. paints and sealants)
• Organizational skills to handle multiple program and work requests from start to finish
• Strong ability to perform work independently as well as work well with others
• High attention to detail, self-starter and results driven
• Excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills, and ability to perform effectively in a team environment
• Experience with MS Office Suite, such as Word and Excel
• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex procedures, results, and technical conclusions

Nice-to-haves

• 2+ years' related engineering work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience formulating, applying, or testing aerospace or automotive multi-component with paints
• Knowledge of structured designs of experiments, Minitab, or JMP statistical software
• Experience with 3D printing and generating basic CAD models with Catia, Inventor, or similar software
• Experience using a programming language, writing an Excel macro, or creating a simple robot/CNC motion path

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plans