Materials Engineering Assistant
Company: Axelgaard Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Location: Fallbrook
Posted on: June 25, 2022
Job Description:
Summary: Responsible for the design, development, processing and
testing of materials used to create medical device products and
hydrogels.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review plans for new products and make recommendations for the
selection of materials based on design objectives, such as process
ability, strength, weight and cost
- Conduct tests on raw materials and finished products to ensure
they meet quality standards and specifications
- Develop and set up new test methods
- Write reports and analyze labor costs and ensure all projects
remain within budget
- Plan and conduct laboratory operations for the development of
fabrication procedures and materials that meet specifications and
standards
- Analyze product issues and failure data to better understand
the causes of problems and come up with better and more innovative
solutions
- Support R&D and Engineering with process & test
development, prototyping, design verification, SPC process
optimization & validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), and failure modes effect
analysis (FMEA).
- Coordinate R&D trial with production. Set-up jobs for
R&D trials and adjust inventory in Epicor.
- Create and improve processes and products
- Prepare formulations
- Maintain accurate files and documents (electronic and/or paper)
and handle and protect confidential data
- Assist with department projects as needed
- Perform all other duties as assignedQualifications: Must be
able to perform each duty outlined above and possess the education,
skills, and abilities described in this job descriptionEducation
and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in materials engineering or a
related engineering field or a combination of education and
experienceLanguage Skills: Must be able to read, analyze, and
interpret AMC policies, procedures, and regulations and must be
able to write reports and effectively present information to
company management as requiredReasoning Ability:
- Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral,
or schedule form
- Identify problems and review relevant information to evaluate
options and develop solutions
- Understand and follow Design of Experiment (DOE)
processesCertificate, Licenses, Registrations: N/A Physical
Requirements:
- Constant use of hands and arms
- Good vision, depth perception, hearing, and speech
- Must be able to lift up to 25+ pounds (4 ft high, 10 times per
day)Environmental Conditions: Majority of time is spent indoors
with few to any changes in temperature, and this position works in
close proximity to heavy and noisy machinery and requires use of
chemicals with strong odorsOther Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of fundamental chemistry and polymeric
materials
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
- Experience with plastic product design
Keywords: Axelgaard Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Chula Vista , Materials Engineering Assistant, Engineering , Fallbrook, California
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