Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Metallurgy)

Purpose

As a Senior Materials & Process engineer, you will help accelerate the adoption and qualification of new manufacturing processes through first principles materials engineering and robust qualification testing.

The Role

Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in L-PBF alloy metallurgical evaluation and microstructure characterization, supporting high-priority improvements to printed material capability and consistency

Define and execute material qualification test plans and generate corresponding material allowables for design

Perform process development and qualification for onboarding of new materials and manufacturing processes

Write and maintain engineering specifications for materials, processes, and testing

Support material related quality monitoring tools and lead / execute root cause investigations

Collaborate, as M&P focal, in integrated product teams (IPTs) on development and delivery of new products

Engage in component design process to provide solutions to customer material requirements including delivering component specific testing

Basic Qualifications

Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls

Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience executing material qualifications and writing technical specifications

5+ years of experience working with hardware in a manufacturing environment.

Experience with, and ability to interpret, aerospace and defense requirements - including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications

Expertise in one of the following; additive manufacturing, metallurgy, heat treatment or forgings/castings.

Ability to carry up to 25 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or related field.

Comprehensive knowledge of materials mechanical behavior, such as fatigue and fracture – including experience with MMPDS fundamentals

Experience with NADCAP or other auditing methodology

Familiarity with laboratory material tests such as metallographic evaluation, powder characterization, thermoanalytical testing, tensile testing, etc.

Proficient with 3D Modeling in Teamcenter / NX

Work Environment

Mix of office, laboratory, and industrial environment. May work with powders, chemicals, and machining equipment.

Pay Range

$141,380—$194,390 USD