Senior Materials Engineer

Michael Page; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer in the United States to develop and optimize permanent magnet production processes and to lead the development of new magnetic material grades. You will collaborate with Quality, Operations, R&D, and customers to drive advanced materials projects and ensure robust manufacturing documentation.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in materials/manufacturing engineering, strong materials testing expertise, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (Materials Science, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Physics, etc).
• Minimum 5 years in materials/manufacturing/process engineering roles.
• Strong expertise in materials science, testing, and failure analysis.
• Experience with process development, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for permanent magnet production.
• Lead efforts to develop new magnetic material grades and improve material performance.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to maintain work instructions, pFMEAs, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Support equipment qualification, installation, validation, and process startup activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement to improve quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process and production issues.
• Perform material characterization, testing, and failure analysis activities.
• Lead pilot projects related to new materials, processes, and technologies.
• Provide technical support for production operations including melt, milling, powder processing, pressing, and sintering.
• Analyze manufacturing and testing data to improve process performance and product quality.
• Interface directly with customers to provide technical recommendations and guidance.
• Support business development and research initiatives through technical leadership.
• Contribute to technical publications and knowledge-sharing across the organization.

Skills

Materials science

Manufacturing engineering

Process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Material testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering

Job description

This position is responsible for developing new magnetic material grades, improving manufacturing processes, and supporting production through advanced materials engineering expertise. The successful candidate will lead technical projects focused on process optimization, material characterization, equipment implementation, and continuous improvement while collaborating closely with Operations, Quality, R&D, and customers.

Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-performance permanent magnet materials serving aerospace, defense, medical, energy, and industrial markets. They are seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to support new material development, process innovation, and manufacturing optimization efforts within a highly technical production environment.

Description

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for permanent magnet production.
• Lead efforts to develop new magnetic material grades and improve material performance.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to maintain work instructions, pFMEAs, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Support equipment qualification, installation, validation, and process startup activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process and production issues.
• Perform material characterization, testing, and failure analysis activities.
• Lead pilot projects related to new materials, processes, and technologies.
• Provide technical support for production operations including melt, milling, powder processing, pressing, and sintering.
• Analyze manufacturing and testing data to improve process performance and product quality.
• Interface directly with customers to provide technical recommendations and manufacturing guidance.
• Support business development and research initiatives through technical expertise and project leadership.
• Contribute to technical publications, presentations, and knowledge-sharing efforts across the organization.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, or process engineering.
• Strong expertise in materials science, material testing, and failure analysis.
• Experience with process development, manufacturing optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience analyzing materials and process data using statistical and engineering methods.
• Strong project management, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, quality, operations, and manufacturing teams.
• Experience in powder metallurgy, advanced materials processing, or highly engineered manufacturing environments preferred.

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead innovative materials and manufacturing development projects.
• Significant visibility and technical ownership within a growing engineering organization.
• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Exposure to advanced materials technologies supporting high-performance industrial and defense applications.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.