Materials Engineer: Material Selection & Lab Innovation

Deceuninck North America; Monroe (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision (effective

Company paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with 6% company match

Positive team oriented culture

Job summary

The Deceuninck North America team seeks a Materials Engineer to identify and recommend materials for new products and improvements, balancing strength, weight and cost to meet design and manufacturing goals.

You will collaborate with material producers, plan lab operations and document findings to support product development and quality assurance. This role emphasizes data-driven decisions and meticulous record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical information.
• Ability to write reports and business communications.
• Ability to present complex information to employees, management, customers and clients.
• Ability to use mathematical concepts such as probability, geometry, trigonometry and statistical inference.

Responsibilities

• Submit material selection recommendations for new products considering factors such as strength, weight and cost.
• Plan and implement laboratory operations to develop material and fabrication procedures for new materials.
• Develop and build relationships with material producers to assist in the investigation and evaluation of different materials for product application.
• Track and report data on product failures. Interpret laboratory tests and analysis to identify and address potential material and process causes.
• Keep meticulous records and laboratory notebooks documenting work.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical report writing

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemistry

Tools

Word processing software

Project management software

Laboratory data systems

Job description

The Deceuninck North America team seeks a Materials Engineer to identify and recommend materials for new products and improvements, balancing strength, weight and cost to meet design and manufacturing goals.

You will collaborate with material producers, plan lab operations and document findings to support product development and quality assurance. This role emphasizes data-driven decisions and meticulous record-keeping.