Material Science Engineer

Tata Consultancy Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking a Material Science Engineer with 3-10 years of experience to evaluate, select, and qualify aerospace-grade materials for complex programs. You will review material specifications, support supplier development and audits, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, procurement and quality teams to ensure compliance with standards such as ASTM, AMS, ISO, BS and DIN.

Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of experience in material science, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of ASTM, AMS, ISO, BS, DIN standards and aerospace specs.
• Experience in supplier audits, qualification, and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and supplier teams.
• Review material specifications, test reports, and non-conformances.
• Support supplier development, audits, and material qualification activities.
• Assess material performance, manufacturability, and cost optimization opportunities.

Skills

Metals & polymers

Material selection

Supplier evaluation

Risk assessment

Standards knowledge

Supplier development

Certification & traceability

Test reports review

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Sustainability & compliance

Communication & problem solving

Tools

ASNT/PCN/NAS 410

Teamcenter

SAP

PLM systems

MS Excel Advanced

Power BI

Minitab

Granta MI

Job description

We are looking for Material Science Engineer,

Experience: 3-10 years

• Strong knowledge of metallic and non-metallic materials, including aerospace-grade alloys, composites, polymers, coatings, and heat treatment processes.
• Experience in material selection, specification review, and material compliance for aerospace or manufacturing industries.
• Ability to evaluate supplier capabilities related to materials, manufacturing processes, testing, and qualification requirements.
• Experience in supply chain material risk assessment, obsolescence management, and alternate material qualification.
• Knowledge of material standards such as ASTM, AMS, ISO, BS, DIN, and aerospace material specifications.
• Experience supporting supplier development, supplier audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Understanding of material certification requirements, traceability, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to review material test reports, non-conformance reports, and root cause analyses.
• Strong analytical skills to assess material performance, manufacturing feasibility, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Experience collaborating with design, manufacturing, procurement, quality, and supplier teams.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives, REACH, RoHS, conflict minerals, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem solving skills

Good-to-Have

• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing materials and emerging manufacturing technologies.
• Experience in material qualification and validation for new product introduction (NPI) programs.
• Familiarity with PPAP, APQP, FAIR, PFMEA, and supplier quality processes.
• Exposure to material lifecycle management, digital thread, and PLM systems.
• Understanding of global supply chain operations, sourcing strategies, and inventory optimization.

Software/Other Skill

• ASNT/PCN/NAS 410 NDT Level II Certification (UT, RT, PT, MT, ET) with experience in inspection techniques, defect interpretation, and supplier qualification activities.
• Teamcenter, SAP, PLM systems, MS Excel (Advanced), Power BI, Minitab, and Material Databases (Granta MI or equivalent).
• Supplier Quality Management, Procurement Processes, Data Analytics, Statistical Analysis, and Technical Documentation.
• Knowledge of industry standards, material testing methods, laboratory reports, and certification requirements.
• Domain Experience: Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Industrial Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Engineering.