Materials Engineer — Defence‑Aligned, NDT & AM

Kensington360; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering organization is seeking a Materials Engineer in Massachusetts. This hands-on role involves material selection, process improvement, and compliance across diverse product applications. Responsibilities include developing internal specifications, supporting design activities, investigating material failures, and contributing to additive manufacturing initiatives. A degree in Materials Science or related fields is required, along with knowledge in metallurgy and effective problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering required.
• Strong understanding of material behaviour and associated processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain material and process specifications ensuring compliance.
• Define fabrication and joining methods, support welding procedures.
• Contribute to design and engineering activities for material selection.
• Review customer requirements ensuring technical specifications are met.
• Investigate material or product failures and drive corrective actions.
• Support qualification of new materials, processes, and suppliers.
• Improve product performance and cost efficiency through analysis.
• Support production teams and develop effective manufacturing methods.
• Contribute to additive manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Metallurgy

Heat treatment

Coatings

Welding

Non-destructive testing

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Technical documentation proficiency

Education

Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or Materials Engineering

Job description

A well-established engineering organization is seeking a Materials Engineer in Massachusetts. This hands-on role involves material selection, process improvement, and compliance across diverse product applications. Responsibilities include developing internal specifications, supporting design activities, investigating material failures, and contributing to additive manufacturing initiatives. A degree in Materials Science or related fields is required, along with knowledge in metallurgy and effective problem-solving skills.