Additive Manufacturing Materials Research Engineer

GKN Aerospace; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace seeks a Materials Engineer to join our Global Technology Centre in Lake Worth, Texas. This role supports the development and qualification of AM alloys and large-scale AM structures using our laser-wire additive manufacturing process, with ferrous and non-ferrous alloys for aerostructures and engines.

This hands-on position requires operating MetLab for microstructure characterization, running AM systems after training, and contributing to reports, data analysis, and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree related to materials, or metallurgical engineering, or additive manufacturing, or a hybrid of mechanical engineering with materials focus.
• 0 - 3 years experience in manufacturong
• Experience with microscopic samples preparation and light microscope
• Proficiency in computer aided design tools, such as CAD
• Strong planning, organizational, and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet any applicable U.S. citizenship requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform microscopic investigation by operating MetLab equipment to prepare microscopic samples and conduct microstructure characterization/analysis and failure analysis by a light microscope, SEM and other testing equipment.
• Specification engineering on materials, AM processes, heat-treatment, welding fabrication to ensure compliance with internal and external code requirements.
• Execute internal R&D projects
• Collaborate with internal teams, business partners, testing labs and universities to achieve research project goals on schedule.
• Support computer modeling on AM through collecting and organizing material data.
• Run robotic additive manufacturing systems after training.
• Support business development by assisting in proposal writing, slides preparation, and professional presentation.
• Support manufacturing processes development and production integration by providing materials advice.

Skills

Microscope sample prep

Planning

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in materials/metallurgical/additive manufacturing

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

GKN Aerospace seeks a Materials Engineer to join our Global Technology Centre in Lake Worth, Texas. This role supports the development and qualification of AM alloys and large-scale AM structures using our laser-wire additive manufacturing process, with ferrous and non-ferrous alloys for aerostructures and engines.

This hands-on position requires operating MetLab for microstructure characterization, running AM systems after training, and contributing to reports, data analysis, and technical