Senior Materials Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Technical ownership

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Senior Materials Engineer for a leading US manufacturer of high-performance permanent magnet materials. You will develop and optimize magnet production processes, lead material grade development, and collaborate with Quality, Operations, and R&D to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.

You will apply Lean and Six Sigma, perform material characterization and failure analysis, drive improvements, and provide technical guidance to customers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials/manufacturing/process engineering.
• Strong expertise in materials science, testing, and failure analysis.
• Experience with process development and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for permanent magnet production.
• Lead development of new magnetic material grades and improve performance.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to maintain docs and BOMs.
• Research and implement new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Support equipment qualification, installation, and startup activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Perform material characterization, testing, and failure analysis.
• Lead pilot projects on new materials, processes, and technologies.
• Provide technical support for production operations including melt, milling, powder processing, pressing, and sintering.
• Analyze data to improve process performance and product quality.
• Interface with customers for technical recommendations.
• Support business development and research with project leadership.
• Contribute to publications and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Materials science

Statistical methods

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science/Engineering/Physics

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.