Garrett Motion

Mission:

Drive innovation in materials engineering by developing advanced solutions for Core Turbochargers, electrification products and sustainability, while aligning with operational, customer, and cost requirements.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead research and development initiatives in magnetic materials, metallurgy, and coatings, with a focus on automotive and electrification applications.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of structure–process–property relationships in industrial materials and coatings.
• Identify gaps in magnetic materials and manufacturing technologies; propose and develop innovative solutions for high-performance magnets.
• Execute metallurgical investigations, including root cause analysis and failure mode assessments.
• Support APQP processes by resolving materials and process-related issues.
• Propose and develop materials and processes for current and future products, ensuring alignment with industry standards and sustainability goals.
• Apply advanced simulation tools (e.g., Thermo-Calc, ProCAST, JMatPro) to support material design and process optimization.
• Utilize advanced characterization techniques and lab equipment for microstructural analysis and material testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners to meet project milestones and drive industrialization of cost-effective materials.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within project teams, ensuring high-quality execution and documentation.
• Contribute to intellectual property development and participate in internal innovation and ideation events.
• Identify and engage in open innovation opportunities with universities and research institutions.
• Standardize materials and processes across global sites, and maintain material specifications and quality standards.
• Capture and share lessons learned to continuously improve materials development practices.

Added advantage:

• Expertise in electrical and magnetic materials for motors and inverters in automotive applications.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and qualification of electrical materials.
• Strong background in physical and mechanical metallurgy, materials simulation, and advanced testing methodologies.
• Proven ability to generate high-impact technical solutions and intellectual property.

Your profile:

• Masters degree or PhD in Materials Engineering, preferably with 3-5 years experience in industrial R&D or technical Institute.
• Experience in the automotive field would be valuable, with particular weight given to the subject of materials and processes including electrical and magnetic materials
• Working knowledge of the full spectum of automotive materials (ferrous alloys, superalloys, light metals, polymers and elastomers) and coatings (eletroplating, electroless, diffusion treatments, PVD/CVD and thermal spray coatings)
• Experience in materials analysis methodology such as metallography, optical microscopy and SEM.
• Practical and experimental, motivated to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Effective communication, problem analysis and resolution skills (DOE approach, six-sigma methodology)
• Ability to analyze and document technical issues and results clearly and concisely.
• Fluent in written/spoken English and French.
• Experience with liaising across different businesses and departments in the company, with suppliers and customers
• Practical and experimental, motivated to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Effective communication, problem analysis and resolution skills (DOE approach, six-sigma methodology)
• Ability to analyze and document technical issues and results clearly and concisely.
• Fluent in written/spoken English and French.
• Languages: English mandatory, other language skills would be beneficial
• Ability to quickly capture opportunities for process improvement and change management
• Ability to influence x-functional organization, internal & external
• Able to work autonomously and drive transformative initiatives
• Excellent communicator. Comfortable working within a global team, and presenting to groups with diverse backgrounds, reporting to Executives
• Growth and Customer Focus - direct customer exposure and biz oriented
• Gets Results – sense of urgency, take appropriate actions in a pro-active manner
• Champions Change and Six Sigma – especially infusion of DFSS and VPD into routine use
• Fosters Teamwork and Diversity – in all team activities with internal & external customers
• Self-Awareness/Learner – resume feedback from internal and external sources, handles issues objectively

The Garrett Engineering organization is responsible for developing a differentiated product portfolio of boosting solutions that enables our customers to set new benchmarks in vehicle performance – both for our traditional core turbocharger business as well as new growth areas such as electrification and software.