Advanced Metallic Materials Engineer - Failure Analysis & Testing

Mercury Marine; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid vacation

Wellbeing program

Product discounts

Job summary

Brunswick Corporation - Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a Metallic Materials Engineer to apply knowledge of metallic alloys, processing and material performance to support current products and new product introductions. The role combines 75% lab materials testing setup/execution and 25% reporting and meetings.

You will perform failure investigations, define test methods, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, supplier quality and purchasing to drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years of relevant engineering experience in metallic materials, metallurgy or manufacturing, including hands-on laboratory testing, materials evaluation and experience contributing to failure investigations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute materials evaluations for product validation, manufacturing support, and failure investigations of metallic components.
• Work with stakeholders to define the engineering objectives, review component history and specifications, and select appropriate test methods, priorities and acceptance criteria while balancing cost and turnaround time.
• Conduct failure investigations using an extensive suite of materials laboratory techniques to identify failure mechanisms and contributing factors.
• Apply and develop proficiency in SEM, EDS and XRD, as appropriate to the investigation, with guidance on advanced operation and interpretation.
• Provide material and processing recommendations for aluminum, carbon steel, stainless steel, brass and bronze alloys, relating composition, microstructure and processing history to component requirements and performance.
• Collaborate with design engineering, manufacturing, supplier quality and purchasing to investigate material or process concerns, evaluate corrective actions, and collect technical evidence supporting new materials and processes.
• Document test methods, results, conclusions and recommendations in clear, concise and timely reports, distinguishing supported findings from hypotheses and identifying limitations or additional testing needs.
• As needed, present the results of your work to cross-functional internal stakeholders, and to representatives of the external supply chain.
• Safely operate assigned materials laboratory equipment within established training and procedures; perform routine equipment checks, calibration and basic maintenance as qualified, and coordinate specialized testing when needed.

Skills

Materials testing

Failure analysis

Metallurgical engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science or Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

SEM

EDS

XRD

Job description

Brunswick Corporation - Mercury Marine in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a Metallic Materials Engineer to apply knowledge of metallic alloys, processing and material performance to support current products and new product introductions. The role combines 75% lab materials testing setup/execution and 25% reporting and meetings.

You will perform failure investigations, define test methods, and collaborate with design, manufacturing, supplier quality and purchasing to drive corrective actions.