Materials Science Engineer II - Lead, Composites & Coatings

RBC; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RBC KAHR Bearing in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Materials Science Engineer II to independently lead moderately complex materials and manufacturing-engineering activities supporting composite liner production and coating operations.

The engineer will own projects from definition through validation and documentation, applying materials science and manufacturing knowledge to select and qualify materials, resolve production problems, and establish cost-effective processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 2+ years of relevant engineering experience.
• Experience in composites, coatings, polymers, materials, chemical processing, manufacturing, or related technical field.
• Must be a U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, qualification, implementation, and continuous improvement of composite materials, coating systems, and related manufacturing technologies.
• Establish material and process requirements based on performance, manufacturability, quality, safety, and operational objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend material systems including composites, polymers, coatings, adhesives, and related technologies.
• Develop and execute material characterization plans, engineering tests, manufacturing trials, and qualification programs.
• Analyze technical data to assess material performance, process capability, failure modes, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead material and process improvement projects from definition through implementation, validation, and closure.
• Develop project plans, schedules, technical requirements, risk assessments, and resource estimates for assigned projects.
• Lead investigations of material failures, manufacturing defects, process escapes, and equipment-related issues using structured problem-solving and risk-assessment methodologies.
• Develop and approve material specifications, process documentation, qualification plans, technical reports, and engineering standards.
• Lead qualification of new materials, suppliers, equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes, including source changes and obsolescence.

Skills

Materials science

Cross-functional leadership

Risk assessment

Project leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Background in Materials Science or related field

Tools

FEA

3D CAD

Matlab/Mathcad

Job description

RBC KAHR Bearing in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Materials Science Engineer II to independently lead moderately complex materials and manufacturing-engineering activities supporting composite liner production and coating operations.

The engineer will own projects from definition through validation and documentation, applying materials science and manufacturing knowledge to select and qualify materials, resolve production problems, and establish cost-effective processes.