Materials Engineer: Innovate Stronger, Cheaper Materials

St Charles Manufacturing Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Plastic in Illinois seeks a Materials Engineer to identify alternative materials for our manufacturing process. You will research material properties, create test materials, analyze performance, and develop new materials to meet product requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and efficient material sourcing, with responsibilities spanning testing, reporting, and coordinating with vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and quality across production lines.

Qualifications

• Naturally curious.
• Proven work experience as a Material Engineer or similar role.
• Knowledge of Quality Control Best Practices.
• Strong knowledge of materials science and engineering principles.
• Utilizing problem solving skills to brainstorm material-based solutions.
• Experience conducting material testing and analysis.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and material sourcing.
• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Effective communication of technical information to both engineers and non-engineers.
• Active listening and open-minded collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Selecting appropriate materials for different applications in manufacturing and development processes.
• Creating materials that can withstand greater stresses.
• Identifying materials that are cheaper to produce, boosting company profitability.
• Developing materials that require fewer resources and are less toxic.
• Developing new materials to meet specific needs and challenges.
• Analyzing and testing materials under different conditions to evaluate performance and safety.
• Generating detailed reports on material testing findings.
• Coordinating with suppliers and vendors to source materials.
• Staying updated on developments in material science and engineering.

Skills

Materials science

Quality Control

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Technical communication

Experience with material testing

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering

Project management experience

Engineering certifications (plus)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Perfect Plastic in Illinois seeks a Materials Engineer to identify alternative materials for our manufacturing process. You will research material properties, create test materials, analyze performance, and develop new materials to meet product requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and efficient material sourcing, with responsibilities spanning testing, reporting, and coordinating with vendors to ensure regulatory compliance and quality across production lines.