First Brands Group
Job Description:
PURPOSE
This position will be responsible for developing new friction material formulations / processes. This includes creating completely new ceramic / semi-metallic / hybrid formulations to modifying the existing portfolio for cost optimization / raw material changes due to supply chain issues.
Job Duties
Education
First Brands Group is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is valued. Employment decisions at FBG are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, or age. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to the above forementioned as well as, gender, gender identity family/marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, past or present military veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. FBG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these grounds or characteristics.
PURPOSE
This position will be responsible for developing new friction material formulations / processes. This includes creating completely new ceramic / semi-metallic / hybrid formulations to modifying the existing portfolio for cost optimization / raw material changes due to supply chain issues.
Job Duties
- Develop friction formulations that meet performance and cost targets
- Work with other stake holders to ensure formulations and raw materials align with company goals
- Develop new raw material suppliers in alignment with Purchasing Department strategies
- Work with manufacturing facilities to support production / VAVE activities
- Continuously benchmark competitive product to understand the marketplace product evolution
- Interpret and make decisions based on dynamometer test reports
- Characterize raw materials via thermal analysis tools, XRF, SEM and particle size analyzer
- Reverse engineer competitive formulations using analytical tools
- Register and keep up-to-date friction edge codes for friction coefficient and copper regulations
- Be self-motivated, organized, and efficient
- Take on other responsibilities as assigned
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (higher degree preferred)
- Friction material formulations
- Friction raw material suppliers and the functioning of raw materials
- Manufacturing of friction materials
- Use of analytical equipment (DSC, TGA, DMA, XRF, etc.) used in friction material development
- Knowledge of Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
- Strong analytical skill sets
- Ability to work in a cross-functional environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with remote colleagues
- Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
First Brands Group is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is valued. Employment decisions at FBG are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, or age. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to the above forementioned as well as, gender, gender identity family/marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, past or present military veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. FBG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these grounds or characteristics.