Senior Research and Development Engineer

Mata Ahşap ve Otomotiv Sanayi Ticaret A.Ş.

Mata Automotive is a global leading full-service supplier of decorative interior and exterior components in original premium materials to the global automotive industry.  The Senior Research & Development Engineer will be a part of the Mata R&D team. In this role, he or she will participate in development of new materials, components and/or equipment and play a leading role in design and implementation of new manufacturing processes. Within this frame, the candidate will have; 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering. An advanced degree in the same field preferred. 
• Min.10 years of work experience, preferentially in R&D / engineering / manufacturing. 
• Min. 5 years’ experience in polymer processing is a plus, 
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes used for carbon fiber reinforced materials and/or coating processes and/or experience in is a plus,
• Ability to analyze problems, define key parameters, identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative approaches and implement effective solutions. 
• Completed military service for male applicants,
• Living in the Istanbul Anatolian side, or Gebze region,
• Fluency in English 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

• Perform process development for new or existing products with a focus on in-process product performance analysis and characterization,
• Ensure smooth transition of new products and/or processes from development into manufacturing 
• Produce technical documentation related to products, equipment & processes
• Conduct feasibility studies to determine capability and/or functionality 
• Coordinate manufacturing of prototypes 
• Plan and conduct experiments and interpret the resultant data,
• Coordinate project activities and maintain detailed documentation throughout all phases