Materials Testing and Characterization Manager

Averro; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation

Holiday

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Averro is seeking a Materials Testing Manager for our nuclear energy clients located in Everett, WA. This role leads the materials engineering team and owns materials testing, characterization, and selection to support advanced nuclear reactor research.

You will stay hands-on while guiding the team, managing third-party testing suppliers, and interfacing with regulators. This hands-on management position requires overseeing schedules, budgets, and staff development, ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 6-10+ years of materials engineering experience.
• Extensive metallic materials testing and characterization experience.
• Hands-on materials testing experience - mechanical testing, corrosion, tribology, microscopy, characterization.
• Metal experience with stainless steels, high-temp alloys, and ceramics/coatings.
• Experience leading or supervising engineers in a materials testing or characterization environment.
• Familiarity with ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, or similar nuclear quality frameworks.
• Industry: nuclear, aerospace, or oil and gas - regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers executing materials testing and characterization programs.
• Maintain in-laboratory presence to provide direct, immediate feedback and support to individual contributors.
• Oversee third-party suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of direct reports through mentoring, training, and challenging assignments.

Skills

Materials testing

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Materials Science/Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Tools

ASME NQA-1

10 CFR 50 Appendix B

Job description

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Vacation, Holiday, Relocation Assistance

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Averro is seeking a Materials Testing Manager for our innovative nuclear energy clients located in Everett. This is a direct hire opportunity where you will lead the materials engineering team and own the materials testing, characterization, and selection functions in support of advanced nuclear reactor research.

This is a hands-on management role where you will stay embedded in the technical work while leading your team, managing third-party testing suppliers, and interfacing with regulators and stakeholders.

• Manage a team of engineers executing materials testing and characterization programs
• Maintain in-laboratory presence to provide direct, immediate feedback and support to individual contributors
• Oversee third-party suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and on-time delivery
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource planning
• Ensure compliance with nuclear quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Support the development of direct reports through mentoring, training, and challenging assignments

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors or Masters in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline
• 6-10+ years of materials engineering experience
• Extensive metallic materials testing and characterization experience
• Hands-on materials testing experience - mechanical testing, corrosion, tribology, microscopy, characterization
• Metal experience with stainless steels, high-temp alloys, and ceramics/coatings
• Experience leading or supervising engineers in a materials testing or characterization environment
• Familiarity with ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, or similar nuclear quality frameworks
• Industry: nuclear, aerospace, or oil and gas - must come from a regulated environment
• Nuclear industry background strongly preferred

WHY AVERRO

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