Associate Materials Engineer

About the role

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About The Opportunity

Responsible for the testing and evaluation of materials to provide material solutions and meaningful information to the organization. Support customers and suppliers as needed to deliver on the ORBIS Value Proposition.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform material testing protocols and data collection, as directed by senior lab personnel.
• Perform testing on various instrumentation including FTIR, DSC, TGA, Instron, injection molding, etc.
• Analyze and write accurate lab reports based on gathered data, including charts and pictures.
• Development and implementation of new test methods for material characterization.
• Serve as technical liaison between ORBIS cross-functional teams and suppliers for joint development opportunities related to materials.
• Plan and carry out project responsibilities with limited direction.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering, manufacturing, and other internal/external customers, as needed.
• Engage employees in continuous quality process improvement activities.
• Maintain organized sample storage areas.
• Guide and support other lab personnel in lab, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Education/Certification
• Level Required
• Associate's Degree

Level Desired

Bachelor's degree specifically in science, math or engineering discipline

About the role

Experience may be considered in lieu of education.

Work Experience

Required

• 1-2 years of related lab or plastics production experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced level of Excel

Desired

• 2+ years of related lab experience in previous employment
• Maintenance experience

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work in and promote a culture of safety
• Ability to handle the stress of working with others
• Ability to be available outside of normal work hours
• Ability to assess employee performance and coach and develop others
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles - verbal and written
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in chemical data analysis and assessment with the ability to explain the complex scientific issues to a non-technical audience
• Knowledge of SAP, Microsoft Office Suite

Travel Requirements

• 5% - 10% travel

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• Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today's supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

• Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.
• Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you'll have opportunities to grow.
• The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!