Engineer Materials Level 1

Key Accountabilities

Scope:

1. Participate in the various engineering development teams and provide inputs on the selection of composite and/or polymeric materials, and the manufacturing and processing of such materials.
2. Advise: Liaise with technical customers / project teams to determine their materials and testing requirements.
3. Execute: Optimize existing materials manufacturing processes and technical capabilities through evaluation and recommendations, using sound scientific, mathematical, and engineering principles.
4. Execute: Monitor and advise on quality standards in manufacturing and finishing of parts and components.
5. Execute: Provide a scope of materials testing services to all companies under the Group.
6. Manage: Lead / participate in materials related R&D projects as and where required.
7. Manage: Liaise with Technical teams in order to expand Halcon internal digital materials database.
8. Execute: Assist with product inspection, development of inspection criteria, and training employees on customer requirements for products.
9. Support: Ensure that all projects and tasks are documented in accordance with engineering standards.
10. Execute: Ensure that all projects and tasks are in accordance with procedures for health and safety.
11. Execute: Compile thorough documents, manuals, materials investigations, and technical reports on testing procedures and test results to both internal and external stakeholders.
12. Execute: Consult with third parties like external materials suppliers, materials manufacturing companies, etc., to leverage their specialized skills and partnerships wherever required.
13. Execute: Contribute to the development of new projects and grants by conducting literature searches and experimental research.
14. Supervise: Always, strictly adhere to safety standards and protocols and ensure a safe working environment.

General Competencies

1. Analytical thinking: Intermediate
2. Problem solving: Intermediate
3. Knowledge of different materials and their applications: Intermediate
4. Attention to detail: Advanced
5. Knowledge and experience of materials testing techniques: Intermediate
6. Communicating and influencing: Intermediate
7. Managing materials related R&D projects: Intermediate
8. Customer focus: Intermediate
9. Technical report writing: Intermediate

Knowledge/Qualification

Minimum: Bachelors’ degree in Materials Engineering / Materials Science / Chemical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering subject