Materials Engineer - Metals

CNH Industrial Group; New Holland (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Savings & Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility & Family building support

Employee Assistance Programs

Charitable contribution matching and V

Job summary

CNH Industrial in New Holland, PA is seeking a Materials Engineer - Metals to support product development, testing, and quality tasks from a materials perspective under the Materials Engineering Manager. This role emphasizes strong communication, decisive problem solving, and the ability to coordinate with design, test, and quality teams to ensure robust component performance.

The position requires hands-on metallurgical lab work, the ability to interpret specifications, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in metallurgy or materials science with emphasis on metals.
• Experience in metallurgical failure analysis of power transmitting and structural components.
• Hands-on metallurgical lab testing including metallography, hardness testing and SEM.
• Ability to read and apply material specifications, heat treatments and post finish processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform Material Failure Analysis (MFA) on ferrous and non-ferrous components.
• Produce detailed MFA reports with root cause and recommended corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design and test engineers during development and launches.
• Support quality, purchasing and supplier interactions on material-related issues.
• Operate and maintain materials lab equipment including SEM and hardness testers.
• Contribute to CNH Materials Standards meetings and standard development.

Skills

Metallurgical Failure Analysis

Metallurgical lab testing

Technical report writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent problem solving

Leadership in team settings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science Engineering

Master’s Degree in Materials Science Engineering (Preferred)

AWS/CWI or equivalent certification (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Location: New Holland - Pennsylvania - United States

Category: Engineering and Technical

Job Type: Full Time

Working Mode: Hybrid

About Us

Innovation. Sustainability. Productivity. This is how we are Breaking New Ground in our mission to sustainably advance the noble work of farmers and builders everywhere. With a growing global population and increased demands on resources, our products are instrumental to feeding and sheltering the world.

From developing products that run on alternative power to productivity-enhancing precision tech, we are delivering solutions that benefit people – and they are possible thanks to people like you. If the opportunity to build your skills as part of a collaborative, global team excites you, you’re in the right place.

Grow a Career. Build a Future!

Be part of this company at the forefront of agriculture and construction, that passionately innovates to drive customer efficiency and success. And we know innovation can’t happen without collaboration. So, everything we do at CNH Industrial is about reaching new heights as one team, always delivering for the good of our customers.

Job Purpose

The Materials Engineer - Metals will be responsible for supporting CNH product development, product testing and product quality tasks on day-to-day basis from materials point of view under the direction of Materials Engineering Manager. This position requires strong communication skills, ability to make decisions and resolve tasks on hand.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Material Failure Analysis (MFA) on ferrous and non-ferrous components; target root cause and speed the solution of critical design or manufacturing problem areas.
• Produce detailed MFA report, outlining evaluation performed, determined root cause followed with clear recommendation to address the issue.
• Interact with product design and test engineers during development and testing phase for new program launches to ensure robust CNH component designs and support meeting program deadline.
• Interact and support quality and purchasing groups within the company to resolve field issues, warranty claims and cost reduction projects from materials point of view.
• Interact with CNH suppliers to resolve material related issues and concerns.
• Work in materials lab but not limited to sectioning, preparing metallurgical samples, microstructure evaluation, hardness measurements and operating scanning electron microscope for detailed fractography analysis.
• Participate in CNH Materials Standards meetings.
• Provide technical input for new or updated material and process standards.
• Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA and technical reviews with CNH Engineering and CNH suppliers.
• Develop and maintain welding specifications aligned with AWS and ISO standards.
• Support welding procedure qualification, quality requirements, and manufacturing issue resolution.

Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Materials Science Engineering or other engineering with focus on metals.
• 3+ years of experience in materials engineering field; with focus on Metallurgical Failure Analysis of power transmitting and structural components.
• Should have hands on experience with metallurgical laboratory testing including metallography, hardness testing, mechanical testing, macrophotography and scanning electron microscopy.
• Application knowledge about material conditions, heat treatment, and post finish process selection such as grinding, plating, shot peening, welding among other, for critically stressed components required; additional knowledge on off-highway machinery components preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Materials Science Engineering Highly Preferred.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), International Welding Engineer (IWE), European Welding Engineer (EWE), or equivalent recognized certification Highly Preferred.
• Experience with International Specification is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on attention to details
• Ability to write clear and concise reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of internal customers at all levels within the company.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Leadership skills that will facilitate effective problem resolution in a team environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong time and priority management
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to set clear objectives and deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products – Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Pay Transparency

The annual salary for this role is $74,625 - $114,425 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

For roles open across multiple locations, the salary range indicated refers to the primary location. If a different location is considered, the applicable salary range will be communicated to candidates prior to the first interview.

What We Offer

We offer dynamic career opportunities across an international landscape. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to delivering value for all our employees and fostering a culture of respect.

At CNH, we understand that the best solutions come from the diverse experiences and skills of our people. Here, you will be empowered to grow your career, to follow your passion, and help build a better future. To support our employees, we offer regional comprehensive benefits, including:

• Savings & Retirement benefits
• Parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility & Family building support
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Charitable contribution matching and Volunteer Time Off

#LI-Hybrid

US applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "Know Your Rights" poster here. CNH Industrial participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. You can view additional information here.

Canada applicants: CNH Industrial is an equal opportunity employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, place of origin, disability, marital status, family status, age, or any other ground prohibited by applicable provincial human rights legislation.

Explore the exciting and rewarding career opportunities in our engineering and technical departments, where you can grow your skills and experience, advance your career, and meet customer needs with innovative solutions.

We have shaped the history of agriculture with pioneering firsts spanning over three centuries.

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