Subject Matter Expert

Serve as the corporate leading authority in the specified material and associated processes

• Deep understanding of material properties and associated proceeses to achieve properties
• Lead contact for external raw material providers for technical exchanges
• Support Application engineering and Product managers in pursuits and technical needs relating to material
• Help with the identification of the right material composition for varius applications

Provide Subject Matter Expertise

• Stay current on the industry through trade shows and research
• Continuously seek to learn
• Inform the engineering community on internal and external global capabilities
• Advocate for the application of area of expertise
• Perform studies to support learnings and innovation
• Help build competencies in the engineering teams through live training and/or training materials
• Document and maintain standards and best practices related to their area of expertise
• Ensure new applications are utilizing current standards and best practices
• Developing internal/external facing materials that highlight the value / advantage of Shape (in context of their subject matter)
• Functional deployment of SM technology to IPEX/Operations

Supporting Product Managers

• Support product innovation
• Support the development of baseline designs
• Develop design standards
• Support tech shows

Supporting the Applications Teams

• Support customer visits
• Support feasibility analysis on challenging applications
• Support the development on challenging applications
• Support VA/VE acivities

Supporting Manufacturing

• Support VA/VE activities
• Support problem solving

Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Some international travel will be required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 15-25 years experience in the applicable subject.
• Automotive experience preferred.
• Well organized and able to build strong relationships around the world
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Innovative problem-solving capabilities.
• Passionate about the subject and anxious to learn more
• Fluent in English