Materials Engineer

Element Materials Technology; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing testing and inspection company as a Materials Engineer, where you'll provide technical support and guidance within a dynamic lab environment. This role focuses on quality assurance and continuous improvement, working closely with clients to ensure compliance with industry standards. You'll have the opportunity to conduct various metallurgical tests and evaluations, contributing to the safety and quality of products across diverse industries. With a commitment to growth and community, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in metallurgical testing in a lab.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and support to lab technicians.
• Conduct metallurgical tests and generate reports.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Metallurgical Testing

Microsoft Office

Quality System Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Materials Engineer at the Materials Lab embedded within the Rolls Royce manufacturing facility. This role provides technical assistance to the Rolls Royce customer and Element co-workers, focusing on quality, standardization, and continuous improvement. Element is working towards achieving NADCAP quality system accreditation, and all duties support this effort.

Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 annually, DOE

Responsibilities

1. Provide technical guidance and support to lab technicians and requestors.
2. Meet with Rolls Royce requesters to define evaluation processes and techniques.
3. Review procedures for accuracy and compliance with NADCAP standards.
4. Perform sample preparation, including sectioning, mounting, grinding, and polishing metallurgical test specimens according to published procedures and industry specifications.
5. Conduct metallurgical tests such as Tensile, Rockwell Hardness, and Microhardness tests following ASTM standards.
6. Perform metallurgical evaluations and generate reports, including grain size analysis, intergranular attack/oxidation, machining evaluations, SEM/EDS analysis, coating and plating thickness, among others.
7. Conduct weekly and monthly sieve analysis of media for the production department.
8. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S and preventative maintenance.

Skills / Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 2 years of experience with metallurgical testing in a laboratory setting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preferred: NADCAP or ISO quality system experience, aerospace industry exposure.

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Company Overview

Element is a rapidly growing testing, inspection, and certification company with over 6,500 professionals across 200 sites in 30 countries. Our purpose is to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’ by ensuring products, materials, and processes are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose from R&D through production.

Working at Element offers a sense of community and opportunities for growth and development. Our work impacts industries worldwide by contributing to safety and quality assurance.

Diversity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics, in accordance with applicable laws.