Materials Engineer

Maverick Group US; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maverick Group US in Dayton, OH seeks an entry-level to mid-level Materials Engineer for a hybrid role spanning front-end lab work and back-end reporting.

You will interpret customer orders, prepare samples, run destructive tests, analyze microstructures, and deliver final quality certification reports, with comprehensive local training and a clear growth path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics.
• Foundational knowledge of materials science and metallic structures.
• Strong written communication for technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Create work orders and testing instructions from orders, drawings and specs.
• Prepare metallographic samples: sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching.
• Perform hardness, tensile, Charpy and composition tests.
• Evaluate microstructures and components for failure analysis.
• Communicate test status and results with customers.
• Maintain a clean, safe lab while managing multiple jobs.

Skills

Materials science

Metallography

Technical report writing

Quality control

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering

Job description

The Metallurgical Department is seeking an entry-level to mid-level Materials Engineer to join a close-knit, highly analytical team. This hybrid workflow role spans both the technical front end and reporting back end of laboratory operations.

This role ranges from interpreting customer purchase orders and engineering specifications to preparing samples, running destructive tests, analyzing microstructures, and producing final quality certification reports. The position offers comprehensive local training on internal testing procedures and provides a long-term growth path alongside experienced industry experts.

Responsibilities

• Create technical work orders and testing instructions by interpreting customer purchase orders, engineering drawings, and regulatory specifications
• Perform hands-on metallographic sample preparation, including sectioning with wet abrasive saws and bandsaws, mounting, grinding, polishing, and chemical or electrochemical etching.
• Conduct a variety of mechanical and physical laboratory tests, including hardness testing, tensile testing, Charpy impact testing, and chemical composition analysis.
• Perform microscopic and macroscopic evaluations of material microstructures and evaluate components for failure analysis.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding test status, data interpretation, and final report deliverables.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient laboratory environment while managing multiple processing jobs simultaneously in a fast-paced setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Physics.
• Demonstrated foundational knowledge of materials science, metallic structures, and physical property evaluation.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong written communication skills for creating accurate technical reports.
• A curious, highly adaptable, and learning-oriented mindset with a genuine drive to master specialized testing methods.
• Ability to balance hands-on laboratory sample preparation with analytical desk-based reporting.
• Training: Fully on-site local training program covering all internal testing standards, equipment operation, and reporting protocols.