Aerospace Materials Engineer: Advanced Alloys & Composites

Placements24; Puebla de Zaragoza; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an advanced Aerospace Materials Engineer to join our client in Puebla, Puebla, MX. The role focuses on material selection, characterization, failure analysis, and process optimization for aircraft structures, engines, and systems, working closely with design and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field, 5+ years in aerospace materials, and strong skills in SEM, TEM, XRD, DSC, and tensile testing, plus fluency

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in materials engineering, with aerospace focus.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; strong analytical and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and evaluate new aerospace materials and processes.
• Conduct material characterization testing (mechanical, thermal, chemical).
• Perform failure analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing on material selection and processing.
• Develop material specifications and QC procedures.
• Stay updated on advancements in aerospace materials.
• Manage testing laboratories and ensure AMS/ASTM compliance.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Materials science

Metallurgy

Composite materials

Polymers

Problem solving

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science/Metallurgical/Chemical Eng

Tools

SEM

TEM

XRD

DSC

Tensile testing

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an advanced Aerospace Materials Engineer to join our client in Puebla, Puebla, MX. The role focuses on material selection, characterization, failure analysis, and process optimization for aircraft structures, engines, and systems, working closely with design and manufacturing teams.

The ideal candidate has a Master's or Ph.D. in Materials Science or related field, 5+ years in aerospace materials, and strong skills in SEM, TEM, XRD, DSC, and tensile testing, plus fluency