Aerospace Metallurgist: Failure Analysis & Materials

Collins Aerospace; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT, is looking for a Materials and Process Lab Metallurgist to lead analytical testing and failure analysis. The role supports product design and manufacturing, collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to solve issues. Candidates should have a degree in STEM and relevant experience in metallurgical analysis.

The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan. Salary ranges from $86,800 to $165,200 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience with metallurgical analysis and reading material specifications.
• Experience in failure analysis and root cause / corrective action preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing and failure analysis.
• Support product design and manufacturing.
• Work with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to troubleshoot issues.
• Develop and support tooling and materials selections.

Skills

Metallurgical analysis

Microstructural identification

Analytical testing

Reading material specifications

Education

Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics)

Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy or Material Science

Tools

SEM/EDS

XRF

Digital imaging microscopy

GC/MS

FTIR

DSC

DMA

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT, is looking for a Materials and Process Lab Metallurgist to lead analytical testing and failure analysis. The role supports product design and manufacturing, collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to solve issues. Candidates should have a degree in STEM and relevant experience in metallurgical analysis.

The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan. Salary ranges from $86,800 to $165,200 depending on experience.