Metallurgist & Materials Scientist - Failure Analysis

Collins Aerospace; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT, is seeking a Metallurgist for the Materials and Processes Lab. The role involves performing analytical testing, root cause analyses, and supporting manufacturing and design through failure investigations and obsolescence management. You will generate reports and recommendations to drive product reliability and process improvements.

The candidate should have a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years, and be a U.S. Person.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment supporting material failure analysis and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of microstructure and properties of metals; able to read material specs.
• Degree in Science/Technology/Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5+ years experience or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Must be a U.S. Person/Permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing (micro-sectioning, SEM/EDS, XRF, XRay, tensile/compression tests) to support failure analyses.
• Support qualification/validation for material and supplier obsolescence.
• Support product design and production of multiple product lines.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve issues from suppliers to customers.
• Produce reports and documentation capturing solutions and guidance.
• Develop tooling, equipment, and material selections for existing and new products.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Failure analysis

Root cause analysis

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT, is seeking a Metallurgist for the Materials and Processes Lab. The role involves performing analytical testing, root cause analyses, and supporting manufacturing and design through failure investigations and obsolescence management. You will generate reports and recommendations to drive product reliability and process improvements.

The candidate should have a STEM degree with 5+ years of experience or an advanced degree with 3+ years, and be a U.S. Person.