Senior Solutions Engineer H/F - 51

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

What's the job?

Saint-Gobain Omniseal Solutions, Digital Engineering Services Group is looking for a driven, talented, and energetic Senior Solutions Engineer.

This is an-onsite position and is based out of our manufacturing facility in Bristol, RI.

As a Senior Solutions Engineer, the candidate will work on and lead projects focusing on part design, process design and materials selection as they pertain to the manufacturing of critical engineered components such as spring-energized seals, metal cased lip seals, metal seals and others. The candidate is expected to lead the engineering services (include both simulation and testing) and interface with customers and our internal commercial teams.

In addition, the candidate develops advanced digital engineering tools leveraging machine learning and AI. The candidate is also expected to BE seen as a leader within the group that is a resource to other group members and helps to develop and train others within the group.

Identify, analyze, and provide technical solutions for critical engineered component product development problems through engineering simulation and analysis.
Identify, develop, and apply state-of-art simulation methods (numerical, analytical or closed-form) to establish thermal/mechanical conditions, tribology, leakage, fatigue, wear and aging of materials/products in application conditions.
Coordinate the roll-out of simulation engineering services by establishing cost guidelines, marketing material, case studies, communication and training material and lead on the testing service capabilities development.
Participate in TechDays and meetings with customers to promote and explain our simulation capabilities.
Lead the simulation engineering services, in particular for Space markets by working with DSM, marketing and customers, define projects and scope, construct, analyze and debug models, conduct model parameterization, model and analyze data and present results
Explore and identify suitable prediction and optimization platform with versatile visualization functions through close collaborations with universities, engineering simulation software companies, and the open source community, and work with IT to deploy IT internally.
Work on model development and data generation for engineering computation programs.
Follow and evaluate new advancements in the field and actively introduce relevant new technologies.
Ability to use numerical simulation to optimize parts and components design and new manufacturing processes to expand the markets into which critical engineered solutions are sold.
Interact across a broad range of levels, expertise, and geographic regions.
Lead and participate in collaborative work and testing with local universities, outside companies and various R&D groups as needed.
Establish and shift priorities as needed to meet commitments and project deliverables.
Supervise and direct work with technicians, chemists and engineers in a dynamic environment as needed and ensure effective time management while maintaining focus on priorities and deliverables.
Demonstrates open and collaborative approach in all areas of responsibility.
Manages multiple projects simultaneously, on time, well documented and within budget to meet business and customer objectives.
Seeks out others to enhance and streamline development and decision making.
Requires minimal assistance and guidance on administrative and technical aspects of role.
Respect and promote a safe work environment and abide by Saint-Gobain safety, health and environment policies and identify opportunities for improving safety in the workplace.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

What do you bring?

Bachelor's Degree in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, or other related disciplines with a minimum of 12+ years' experience, or Master Science degree with 7+ years of experience, or PhD with 3+ years plus demonstrated technical judgment/accomplishments.
3+ years of hands on experience with simulation, materials, manufacturing processes in an industrial or research setting. Design/process assessment using numerical simulation, material properties and applications, component design
Experience in numerical simulation, particularly with FEM, and statistical design as IT relates to part design, mechanical behavior and composites systems.
Experience with but not limited to Abaqus, Ansys, COMSOL, Python and web-based application development etc.
Experience in SolidWorks and AutoCAD to design parts.
Knowledge of engineered polymers (blends, process, mechanics etc.)
Effectively leads cross functional teams by managing (either directly or indirectly) others to execute and deliver project objectives.
Excellent time and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate in a clear, effective, and respectful way to all levels in the organization and outside the organization.
Technical problem solving; generating original ideas and inventing new process and other technical results.