Materials Engineer – Product Development

Keystone Distinction Group; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Materials Engineer – Product Development to lead development and commercialization of advanced materials, including plastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, and metals. You will work from concept through production, gaining hands-on experience in polymer processing, design, materials development, testing, and failure analysis.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years in related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3+ years of experience with plastics, polymers, materials, product design, or plastics processing.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, testing, and failure analysis.
• FEA/CAE tools experience a plus (Abaqus/ANSYS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate new products, materials, and components.
• Support product design from concept through commercialization and production.
• Develop polymer formulations and evaluate material performance.
• Coordinate prototyping, testing, validation, and pilot production.
• Lead cross‑functional design reviews and prepare technical documentation.

Skills

Plastics

Polymers

Materials

Product design

Plastics processing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

Moldflow Insight

Job description

Materials Engineer – Product Development

Relocation Assistance Available

Position Summary

Our company is seeking a Materials Engineer – Product Development to support the development and commercialization of products utilizing advanced materials, including thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, coatings, and metallic alloys. This role offers the opportunity to work on projects from concept through production, gaining hands‑on experience in polymer processing, plastic part design, materials development, testing, and failure analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate new products, materials, and components.
• Support product design from concept through commercialization and production.
• Develop polymer formulations and evaluate material performance.
• Coordinate prototyping, testing, validation, and pilot production.
• Conduct and interpret thermal, mechanical, and chemical testing, including FTIR, DMA, DSC, TGA, and tensile testing.
• Troubleshoot design, material, tolerance, and manufacturing issues.
• Participate in supplier selection, tooling, and cost evaluations.
• Lead or participate in cross‑functional design reviews.
• Prepare technical documentation and provide product training.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Marketing, and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Materials, Polymer, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with plastics, polymers, materials, product design, or plastics processing.
• Knowledge of thermoplastic and thermoset materials, testing, and failure analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• FEA experience with Abaqus or ANSYS is a plus.
• Moldflow Insight experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel globally up to 25%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance.
• EAP.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Relocation assistance.