Job Description

Materials Engineer

Long term contract with enhanced benefits

Warsaw, IN

Kelly Services is currently seeking a Materials Engineer for one of our top clients in Warsaw, IN.

• The position is organized within Customer Research Development Labs known as Medical Technology, Evaluation, Simulation, Testing MedTEST .
• As a materials scientist and engineer, you will address material selection challenges, investigate product fractures, and manage material and engineering specifications for our full range of materials used in our diverse products.
• Apply your understanding of materials structure-property relationships to participate hands-on in the lab to characterize and evaluate materials, improve materials and/or process performance, and perform verifications/validations

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute projects in the evaluation and analysis of materials, technologies, and processes for use with orthopaedic products.
• Materials technical support to orthopedic business partners to improve device function, quality, and cost.
• Collaboratively solve technical challenges, lead technical investigations, develop testing methodologies, perform materials characterization studies, interpret test results, and communicate to internal and external partners of varying levels and backgrounds the significance of and impact to material and property performance.
• Conduct failure analysis investigations for orthopaedic implants and instruments.
• Use good laboratory practices to perform hands-on materials evaluations using SEM/EDS, optical and digital microscopy, image analysis, metallography, mechanical testing, thermal analysis, spectroscopy, and chromatography.
• Write and maintain technical reports, materials and processes specifications, work instructions, test methods, and procedures.
• Lead lab instrument/equipment installation qualifications and test method validations.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year bachelor s degree in Materials Science and/or Engineering, or equivalent degree, is required.
• Attention to detail is vital. Good Documentations Practices and Good Laboratory Practices are required.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter, works under own initiative and as an extraordinary teammate.
• Outstanding technical writing skills.
• Ability to independently perform hands-on lab work performing chemical, physical, and mechanical testing in a materials lab.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to use computer and laboratory equipment and software, statistical data analysis, and test results interpretation.
• Demonstrated problem solving capabilities.
• Understanding of statistical validation methodologies
• Preference will be given to candidates with medical device or any relevant materials industry experience.

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Why Kelly®?

The Managed Solutions practice within Kelly Outsourcing and Consulting Group (KellyOCG®) is one focus within the full array of Kelly Services® workforce solutions.

Kelly Services has transformed from the staffing industry pioneer to a leading workforce solutions provider. KellyOCG is the distinguished outsourcing and consulting segment of Kelly Services, known for applying a forward-looking approach that enables companies to make strategic workforce planning decisions that impact their business and competitive advantage.

The Managed Solutions practice area of KellyOCG is dedicated to partnering with clients to architect and implement solutions that put them in a position to meet their operational obligation to their organization and freedom to focus on their more strategic business needs.

As a Kelly Services employee, you will have access to numerous perks, including:

• Vacation and sick pay
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options
• Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools
• Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings
• Weekly pay

About Kelly Services®

As a workforce advocate for over 70 years, we are proud to have a role in managing employment opportunities for more than one million workers around the globe. We employ 550,000 of these individuals directly with the remaining workers engaged through our talent supply chain network of supplier partners. Revenue in 2015 was $5.5 billion. Visit and connect with us on , and .

Kelly Services is an equal opportunity employer including, but not limited to, Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and is committed to employing a diverse workforce.

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