Materials Engineer

Net2Source (N2S); Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Net2Source (N2S) is seeking a highly technical Lead Materials Process Engineer to drive development, industrialization, and scaling of advanced material manufacturing. You will work across Innovation, Materials, Product Creation, Quality, and Global Manufacturing teams to deliver robust processes and repeatable production for commercialization.

The role requires deep expertise in materials processing, factory-scale implementation, and strong collaboration with factory engineering and suppliers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a polymer/ materials related field.
• Experience developing and industrializing advanced material technologies.
• Strong knowledge of SPC, DOE, and manufacturing quality systems.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technical problems in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, optimization, and validation of advanced material manufacturing processes.
• Establish process capability targets and manufacturing controls for scalable production.
• Drive readiness and commercialization activities with factory partners.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation for process robustness.

Skills

Polymer processing

Materials science

Process development

Quality systems

DOE

SPC

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Statistical software

Job description

Duration: 7 months contract (Possibility of extension)

Top must-have skills include the following:

• Experience with polymer materials
• Familiarity with JMP software
• Experience with data analysis

Skills that would make a candidate stand out:

• Lab testing experience, specifically with polyurethane
• Comfortable in manufacturing environments

Who You'll Work With:

• As a Lead Materials Process Engineer, you will work across Innovation, Materials, Product Creation, Quality, and Global Manufacturing teams to develop, industrialize, and scale advanced material technologies.
• You will partner closely with factory engineering teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure innovative materials and manufacturing processes are capable, repeatable, and ready for commercialization.
• You will serve as a key technical leader, helping bridge material science, process engineering, and factory execution.

Who We Are Looking For:

• We are looking for a highly technical and collaborative engineer with deep expertise in materials processing, manufacturing systems, and process control. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical problem-solving skills with hands‑on factory experience and a passion for turning innovation into scalable manufacturing solutions.
• You have:
• Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience developing and industrializing advanced material technologies and manufacturing processes.
• Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and manufacturing quality systems.
• Demonstrated success leading to complex technical problem‑solving in manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and manufacturing readiness.
• Experience developing process specifications, engineering standards, control plans, validation protocols, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners.
• Experience working directly with global manufacturing partners and factory engineering organizations.

What You Will Work On:

• Process Development & Manufacturing Readiness
• Lead development, optimization, and validation of advanced material manufacturing processes.
• Establish process capability targets, operating windows, and manufacturing controls required for scalable production.
• Drive manufacturing readiness and commercialization activities in collaboration with factory partners.
• Identify manufacturing risks and implement mitigation plans to improve process robustness and production confidence.
• Statistical Process Control & Technical Problem Solving
• Develop and implement SPC methodologies, process monitoring systems, and control plans.
• Analyze process capability, variation, yield, and quality data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead structured root‑cause investigations related to material performance, process variation, and manufacturing quality.
• Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts across internal teams and manufacturing partners.
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) Leadership
• A critical responsibility of this role is connecting material performance, process capability, and manufacturing execution.
• You will:
• Interpret material characterization data, laboratory testing results, process validation findings and manufacturing performance metrics.
• Analyze SPC and process capability studies to identify critical‑to‑quality characteristics and sources of variation.
• Translate technical findings into Design for Manufacturing guidelines, engineering standards, process specifications, and control strategies.
• Define critical process parameters, operating windows, and manufacturing requirements necessary to achieve consistent product performance.
• Develop scalable manufacturing standards that enable repeatable execution across global factory networks.
• Create and maintain technical documentation that captures process knowledge, best practices, and commercialization requirements.
• Factory & Cross‑Functional Partnership
• Serve as a primary technical liaison between Innovation teams and manufacturing partners.
• Provide technical leadership during factory trials, process validation, and commercialization efforts.
• Partner with Materials, Product Creation, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to drive technical decisions and manufacturing readiness.
• Support capability building within factory engineering organizations through coaching, training, and technical guidance.

What Sets You Apart:

• Expertise in polymer processing, materials engineering, and manufacturing process development.
• Ability to bridge material science, process engineering, and factory execution.
• Strong understanding of how material properties, process capability, and manufacturing variation influence product performance.
• Proven experience translating laboratory and factory data into actionable Design for Manufacturing standards.
• Experience scaling emerging technologies from development through commercial production.
• Demonstrated success influencing cross‑functional teams and global manufacturing partners.