Materials and Process Engineer

BAE Systems, Inc.; York (York County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading defense company as a Materials and Process Engineer, focusing on materials for combat vehicles. Collaborate with a team to select materials, conduct testing, and ensure quality in production. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2 years Metallurgical / Materials Testing Experience preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and specify materials and processes for Weapon Systems.
• Perform failure analyses using metallurgical techniques.

Skills

English Communication

Metallurgy

Materials Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Material Science

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Creo

Microsoft Office

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Job Description What's it like to work for a company that manufactures the world's greatest combat vehicles? Gratifying! You'll join a company truly devoted to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team devoted to protecting what really matters.

BAE Systems is seeking a Materials and Process Engineer. Our ideal candidate is a college graduate in Materials Engineer or Metallurgy with a few years experience, but we would consider a recent college grad or someone without a college degree but with additional years of experience. This position is an on-site role working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. You will work closely with production, use a microscope to inspect parts, and write and present reports to the customer.



As a Materials And Process Engineer, You Will

• Work in a team environment along with other technical disciplines to identify and specify the appropriate materials, processes and coatings for metallic materials used on Weapon Systems and Combat Vehicles.
• Located in the production facility, you will primarily work with development of new systems and support of Legacy systems.
• Work with other engineering disciplines to review design drawings and ensure that appropriate materials, coatings, processes, and corrosion protection coatings are specified.
• Select the appropriate materials considering cost, availability, producibility, and other factors that may impact the manufacturability of the component or system.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics and material behavior to develop metallic materials and coating process specifications, and fabrication and joining processes that will meet the mechanical load and life cycle requirements of the system.
• Apply material property design allowable and specification requirements to the stress analysis of system components.
• Work with the metallurgical laboratory technicians to perform failure analyses of parts returned from testing or the field using metallurgical techniques such as macroscopic examination, documentation, metallographic techniques, scanning electron microscopy and mechanical testing determine the root cause of failure.
• Support our production facilities with root cause investigations, vendor support, and first article inspection.
  
  
  

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Material Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or similar degree with 2 years Metallurgical / Materials Testing Experience. We may consider additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings (we use Creo) as well as computer aided design programs.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with both ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Good oral and written English communication skills as you will be writing and presenting reports internally and to the customer.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with customers to solve technical problems.
• May consider candidates with fewer years for a more junior role or more experience for a more senior role.
  
  
  

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Material Science, Metallurgical Engineering, or similar degree with relevant experience.
• Experience in heavy industry or military hardware, large scale forgings and weldment, Gear materials and processing (heat treatment), and fatigue and fracture toughness.
• Experience in a materials lab including but not limited to:
• Metallographic Sample preparation and analysis
• Fractography/Failure analysis
• Hardness/Microhardness testing
• Scanning Electron Microscopy
• Optical Microscopy
• Mechanical testing including fatigue, fracture toughness, and tensile/compression testing
• Materials selection experience in developing complex systems
• Experience writing material and process specifications
• Technical report writing and oral presentation skills
• Heat treatment processes
• Knowledge of material manufacturing and forming processes including castings, forgings, additive, and subtractive machining
• Knowledge of corrosion mechanisms and application of corrosion protection
  
  

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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