Powder Metal Pressing Manager-Volume Production

Powder Metal Pressing Manager - Volume Production - Minneapolis, MN

DESCRIPTION:

The Powder Metal Pressing Manager will be responsible for advancing the performance of permanent magnets through improving the magnet fabrication processes, coatings and magnet-formulations. You will work closely with the R&D and analytical and engineering teams to design experiments, process materials in our R&D and pilot facilities, and characterize the resulting materials and magnets.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for advancing the performance of iron nitride magnets through process and formulation innovations.

Hands-on characterization and interpretation of process data, magnetic performance and other critical to quality metrics.

Devise, perform, analyze, and report results of experiments and propose next steps.

Develop experimental and analytical methods for powder and magnet characterization.

Evaluate and develop new processing tools and methods for magnet manufacturing, and facilitation of scale up to Pilot Manufacturing.

Perform all duties according to Safety Program.

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

BS, MS in materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, powder metallurgy, nanotechnology, applied physics, chemical engineering, or related field.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in materials-related industry with an MS/PhD or minimum of 4 years of experience with a BS.

Science or engineering background in a relevant field

Strong experimental and laboratory skills, such as design of experiments, analytical and tool method development, data analysis.

Proficient with statistical and data visualization software e.g. JMP, Minitab, SQL

Flexibility to adapt to changing roles and responsibilities in accordance with the needs of a growing, fast paced, high-tech startup.

Collaborative mind-set, with strong work ethic and drive to succeed.

Strong communication skills with ability to concisely convey the meaning of data and a diligent commitment to record keeping.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Proven project management skills.

Experience leading new materials manufacturing processes and products from R&D to production through stage gate approach.

Experience with (nano-) powder characterization and processing.

Experience working with and characterization of magnetic materials.

Experience with CAD design in SolidWorks with FEA/Fluid Simulations / FEMM modeling.

Experience with basic machining techniques, 3D printing and prototype development.