Aerospace Materials Engineer - Lab Testing & Specs

Seal Dynamics LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO Corporation, a leading player in aviation components, seeks a Materials Engineer for its Seal Dynamics unit in Tampa, FL. The role focuses on reviewing supplier documentation, developing test plans, and coordinating with external labs to ensure first article and production parts meet stringent aerospace standards.

The candidate should have a materials/metallurgical background, hands-on lab testing experience, and strong communication skills to excel in a detail-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials / Metallurgical engineering with at least two years of related Materials Engineering experience.
• Experience with aerospace, automotive or medical grade materials is a plus.
• Familiarity with Aerospace Materials Specifications (AMS), ASTM, AS, MIL, NAS specs is a plus.
• Strong understanding of metallic and non-metallic aerospace materials, polymers and composites.

Responsibilities

• Perform an in-depth documentation review of materials received and process certifications for first article and production parts.
• Develop reverse engineering materials test plans to be sent to outside labs.
• Support preparation of documentation to send parts to outside Materials Analysis labs.
• Interface with outside labs and review test reports for accuracy.
• Conduct in-house materials testing with XRF, FTIR, Rockwell/ Shore hardness and passivation tests.
• Develop and maintain materials and process specifications in compliance with aerospace standards (ASTM, AMS, MIL).
• Other duties assigned by Materials Engineering.

Skills

Documentation review

Materials engineering

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials / Metallurgical engineering

Tools

XRF equipment

FTIR

Rockwell hardness tester

Shore hardness tester

passivation testing

Job description

HEICO Corporation, a leading player in aviation components, seeks a Materials Engineer for its Seal Dynamics unit in Tampa, FL. The role focuses on reviewing supplier documentation, developing test plans, and coordinating with external labs to ensure first article and production parts meet stringent aerospace standards.

The candidate should have a materials/metallurgical background, hands-on lab testing experience, and strong communication skills to excel in a detail-oriented environment.