Senior Materials Engineer

Smart Work | Network, Inc.; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Autonomy and ownership

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Smart Work | Network, Inc. is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer for composites and paper manufacturing. You will own full lifecycle material development, from concept to production, and drive results with minimal supervision.

You will lead cross-functional teams, develop strategies to meet performance, quality, and cost targets, and perform independent testing and failure analysis. Strong CAD skills and excellent communication are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Engineering.
• 3+ years of materials engineering experience (composites and/or paper manufacturing).
• Proven track record of independently owning and delivering complex projects.
• Strong analytical skills with materials testing and failure analysis expertise.
• Familiarity with lamination, molding, and papermaking processes preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD and engineering tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Self-directed; thrives with autonomy and minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own full project execution—from conception and planning through completion—with minimal supervision
• Create and execute material development strategies to meet performance, quality, and cost targets
• Conduct independent material testing, failure analysis, and optimization work
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to design, test, and validate new materials
• Make decisions and solve problems independently; escalte only when necessary
• Monitor industry trends and maintain compliance with standards
• Document findings and present technical results to leadership and stakeholders

Skills

Autonomy

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Materials testing

Failure analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Senior Materials Engineer – Composites & Paper Manufacturing

About the Company:

Our client is a leading manufacturer of composite materials and mica tapes. They're committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence.

The Role:

We're seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to own the full lifecycle of material development and optimization projects. You'll create project plans, execute independently with minimal oversight, and drive results from concept through production. This is a leadership-level position for someone who can operate autonomously and deliver impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full project execution—from conception and planning through completion—with minimal supervision
• Create and execute material development strategies to meet performance, quality, and cost targets
• Conduct independent material testing, failure analysis, and optimization work
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to design, test, and validate new materials
• Make decisions and solve problems independently; escalte only when necessary
• Monitor industry trends and maintain compliance with standards
• Document findings and present technical results to leadership and stakeholders

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science or Engineering
• 3+ years of materials engineering experience (composites and/or paper manufacturing)
• Proven track record of independently owning and delivering complex projects
• Strong analytical skills with materials testing and failure analysis expertise
• Familiarity with lamination, molding, and papermaking processes preferred
• Proficiency in CAD and engineering tools
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-directed; thrives with autonomy and minimal oversight

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Significant autonomy and project ownership
• Professional growth opportunities
• Innovative, collaborative team environment