Material Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Fremont, CA that is seeking a Material Engineer.

Responsibilities:
* Treating -soft goods- materials as the product, you will be responsible for developing surface materials and their composite constructions that can fulfill seating and interior product requirements, through the entire product lifecycle from concept to production: Concept generation, concept selection, detailed design, validation, manufacturing feasibility, production process, sustainability
* Derive material-level requirements from system-level requirements, through instrumented observation of system interactions and analyzing them in context of system specifications
* Correlate specifications to end-product reliability data
* Work closely with product design engineers and testing engineers to validate material performance at system-level. In part, you will be a product design engineer, too
* 3D and 2D documentation of material design data, integrated with system design documentation such as CAD and 2D drawings
* Participate and manage collaborative efforts with other departments within the Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure system integration and compatibility
* Cross-functional technical communication with Commercial, Quality, and Supplier interfaces

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Master's of Science in pertinent engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Materials, Textile, Product Design, etc.)
* 4+ years of experience with artificial leather, textiles, polyurethane foams, other polymers and elastomers
* Experience with instrumentation and quantitative analysis including stress and strain testing, abrasion testing, flexure, failure analysis, microscopy
* Proficiency in all channels of technical communication: 3D modeling, 2D drawing, hand sketching, hands-on prototyping, data collection and presentation
* Evidence of Exceptional Ability. Organized. Self-motivated; Able to manage progression through tight timeline; Navigate technical challenges with first-principles

Solid fundamental knowledge of:
* Mechanical engineering: statics, kinematics, dynamics, vibrations, GD&T, statistical analysis
* Materials engineering: chemistry, microstructures, polymer science
* Textile engineering: woven and knits, non-woven, composites

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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