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BorgWarner PowerDrive Systems is currently looking for “dynamic, results driven” individual to join as an Metallurgy & Cleanliness Technician at our production plant in Viana, Portugal.

Key Accountabilities

• Perform metallurgy tests based on the established procedure as scheduled
• Perform metallographic analysis in the laboratory for validation of parts and compliance with the welding, porosity, defects and other issues
• Perform, together with the metrology technician, the annual plan for product audits
• Performing and support other departments Failure Analysis and Root Cause Corrective Action for process and part anomalies or Quality check failures, warranties, customer incidents, production incidents, tests, improvement plans and others that are necessary
• Scan and file laboratory reports accordingly
• Creates and maintains test instrument and test method documentation
• Plan and follow up on laboratory activities
• Manage the inventory of test piece and chemical to ensure the smooth operation of lab activity
• Perform internal equipment verification as stated in respective working instruction
• Coordinate the calibration activities of equipment used by metallurgy and cleanliness laboratory
• Evaluation of PPAP samples (Product Part Approval Process)
• Perform tests and detection of particles according to ISO 16232 standards and customer specifications
• Maintain the cleanliness and 5S of the working environment at all the time
• Maintain all standards in accordance with company policies, procedures, and core values
• Compliance with and maintenance of the Laboratory Manual and quality procedures within its area of responsibility
• Comply with environmental, health and safety, quality, and productivity standards
• Comply with the organization's rules and internal regulations: Code of Ethics, practice, e and working period
• Respect workplace safety and cleanliness rules
• Perform other tasks not included in the activity for which they were hired, when the needs or convenience of service so warrant, for the period necessary for the aforementioned needs or convenience of service

Education & Experience

• Secondary education in a related technical area
• Preferably higher education courses related to Laboratory
• Experience in preparing material samples (grind, polish and etch) for metallographic examination
• Experience in perform cleanliness tests according to VDA and ISO 16232
• Knowledge of technical design (preferred)
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques according to ISO 17025 (preferred)
• Knowledge of calibration, including uncertainty calculation (preferred)
• Knowledge of MSA - Measurement System Analysis and R&R - Repeatability and Reproducibility. (preferential)
• Good computer skills
• Conflict Management
• Quality decision
• Results Oriented
• Interpersonal Communication
• Fluent in English
• Fluent in Portuguese

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