Principal Materials Engineer — Materials Science & CAE Leader

General Dynamics Corporation; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Saco, ME is seeking a Principal Materials Engineer to apply engineering techniques to create, develop and test materials used in production. The role centers on a broad materials toolkit, including metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, with strong attention to quality and process control.

The position requires an Associate's Degree with 8–10 years of experience in engineering, preferably with a Bachelor's degree as well.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree in engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering techniques to create, develop and experiment with various materials that are used in industry to create products.
• Manipulates a wide range of materials, including plastics, metals, semiconductors, composite materials and ceramics in product production and also examines them in depth on a microscopic scale.
• Helps to solve problems in the manufacturing process that arise with the use of different materials.
• Tests and ensures products comply with national and international legal and quality standards.
• Advises most efficient materials to purchase and recommends on materials that use less energy.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Saco, ME is seeking a Principal Materials Engineer to apply engineering techniques to create, develop and test materials used in production. The role centers on a broad materials toolkit, including metals, polymers, ceramics and composites, with strong attention to quality and process control.

The position requires an Associate's Degree with 8–10 years of experience in engineering, preferably with a Bachelor's degree as well.