Senior Materials Engineer

Michael Page; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leadership opportunities

High visibility within engineering org

Collaborative environment

Exposure to advanced materials tech

Job summary

MPI is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer for a leading client manufacturing high-performance permanent magnet materials. You will develop and optimize processes, lead pilot projects, and collaborate across Quality, Operations, and R&D to deliver advanced materials solutions.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional teamwork in a highly technical production environment. Strong communication with customers is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in materials, manufacturing, or process engineering.
• Strong expertise in materials science, testing, and failure analysis.
• Experience with process development and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience analyzing data using statistical methods.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, operations, and manufacturing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for permanent magnet production.
• Lead development of new magnetic material grades and improve material performance.
• Collaborate with Quality and Operations to maintain work instructions, pFMEAs, BOMs, and documentation.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new manufacturing technologies and equipment.
• Support equipment qualification, installation, validation, and startup activities.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and cost.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process 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 (melt, milling, powder processing, pressing, sintering).
• Analyze manufacturing and testing data to improve process performance and product quality.
• Interface with customers to provide technical recommendations and manufacturing guidance.
• Support business development and knowledge-sharing through technical expertise.

Skills

Materials science

Materials testing

Failure analysis

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science / Manufacturing / Industrial 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.