Materials Engineer (Coatings)

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Dallas is seeking an Engineer to develop and optimize advanced materials finishing processes. This pivotal role requires a Master's degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and experience with coating systems, driving innovation in domestic manufacturing. The candidate will work in a dynamic industrial environment, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to integrate processes and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a related discipline is required.
• Experience with surface coating and thermal processes.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in Python or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments for finishing processes.
• Develop surface preparation methods for coating performance.
• Maintain laboratory equipment for coating and bonding processes.

Skills

Surface chemistry

Thermodynamics

Kinetics

Analytical skills with Python

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Materials Science & Engineering

Tools

SEM

XRD

Microscopy

MATLAB

Job description

Recruitment Resourcer @ Ellaway Blues Consulting

Our client is looking for an Engineer to join their team in Fort Worth, TX. The company is a pioneering U.S. industrial business at the forefront of advanced materials innovation, rebuilding domestic manufacturing capability and supporting the growth of clean‑tech, defense, and electrification industries. With a fully integrated value chain and significant investment in advanced manufacturing, the business is driving the resurgence of strategic sectors critical to automation, mobility, and energy systems.

The Engineer will play a hands‑on, interdisciplinary role in developing, optimizing, and scaling finishing processes for advanced materials, including surface treatments, coatings, bonding, and thermal applications. This role supports the company’s mission to restore essential manufacturing capabilities in the United States.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and conducting experiments to develop and optimize finishing processes
• Developing and refining surface preparation methods to ensure coating performance
• Operating and maintaining laboratory and pilot‑scale equipment for coating, bonding, and thermal processes
• Characterizing outcomes using analytical tools such as SEM, XRD, microscopy, and mechanical testing
• Collaborating with materials science, machining, quality, and production teams to integrate processes into workflows
• Leading continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including standards and process instructions
• Working with suppliers and external laboratories on materials evaluation and qualification
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, or a related discipline, strong understanding of surface chemistry, thermodynamics, and kinetics, experience with surface coating and thermal processes, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred qualities include experience with corrosion or coating processes, hands‑on experience with furnaces or coating systems, proven ability to lead technical development projects, strong analytical skills with Python, MATLAB, or other tools, and a proactive, curious mindset with enthusiasm for tackling complex technical challenges in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

This is a rare opportunity to join a mission‑driven industrial business backed by significant investment and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of advanced U.S. manufacturing and sustainable technology.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Mining