Senior Material and Process Engineer

System One; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Bellevue seeks a Senior Material and Process Engineer to develop advanced materials for reactor systems. The role involves supplier management, specification development, and collaboration with technical teams. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in metallurgy and significant project oversight experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience or 3 years with a Master's degree.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy and its applications.
• Familiarity with quality management systems like NQA-1 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier technical development and enhance technology readiness levels.
• Create material and process specifications for specialized materials.
• Design and execute test programs to assess material performance.

Skills

Metallurgy

Analytical Skills

Technical Oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Master’s Degree in a related technical discipline

Job description

Job Title: Senior Material and Process Engineer

Location: Bellevue, WA
Employment Type: Long-term Contract

Position Overview:
System is seekinga Senior Material and Process Engineer, for arole focused on thedevelopment of next-generation materials and components for advanced reactor systems. You'll be responsible for leading supplier technical development, establishing material specifications, and managing critical supply chain activities to support material and component qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supplier Development: Lead the technical development of suppliers and enhance the technology readiness levels for essential materials and components critical to advanced reactor systems.
• Specification Development: Create detailed material and process specifications for specialized materials such as HT9, Grade 92, nickel-base alloys, and various product forms including billet, bar, rod, wire, and tubing.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with current and prospective suppliers to align on material and process specifications. Provide expert input to design teams on component drawings and specifications to ensure optimal product performance.
• Procurement Support: Assist in supplier selection by managing requests for proposals (RFPs) and participating in team review and selection processes.
• Project Oversight: Provide technical direction and oversight for supplier projects, working closely with contract administrators and project engineers to ensure timely delivery of necessary data and deliverables.
• Technical Review Coordination: Oversee the technical review processes for supplier deliverables, ensuring comprehensive responses and adherence to all specifications.
• Supplier Audits: Participate in supplier audits in accordance with ASME NQA-1-2015 to ensure compliance with stringent quality standards.
• Testing Programs: Design and execute test programs to assess manufacturing variability impacts on material properties and performance.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• A Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, along with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Strong understanding of metallurgy, particularly in the fabrication and thermomechanical processing of both ferrous (e.g., ferritic-martensitic steels) and nonferrous (e.g., nickel-base) alloys.
• Proven experience in developing requirements specifications and defining technical scopes of work, including Statement of Work (SOW) and RFP development, along with providing comprehensive oversight of supplier projects.
• Familiarity with stringent quality management systems, such as NQA-1, ISO-9001, or AS9100, is preferred.
• General understanding of reactor plant design and systems, with experience in advanced reactor technologies regarded as a beneficial plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work independently with minimal direction to effectively address and solve complex challenges.

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