Senior Materials Engineer - Composites & Paper (Autonomy)

Smart Work Network, LLC; Vermont; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Work Network, LLC is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to own the full lifecycle of material development for composites and paper manufacturing. You will lead projects from concept through production, operating autonomously to deliver measurable impact.

The role calls for a Bachelor’s in Materials Science or Engineering and 3+ years of experience, with strong analytical, testing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of materials engineering experience in composites and/or paper manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and testing capabilities for materials.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own full project lifecycle from conception to production with minimal supervision.
• Develop and execute material development strategies to meet performance, quality, and cost targets.
• Conduct independent material testing, failure analysis, and optimization work.
• Lead cross-functional teams to design, test, and validate new materials.
• Make decisions independently; escalate only when necessary.
• Monitor industry trends and ensure compliance with standards.
• Document findings and present technical results to leadership.

Skills

Materials engineering

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Bachelors in Materials Science or Engineering

Job description

Smart Work Network, LLC is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to own the full lifecycle of material development for composites and paper manufacturing. You will lead projects from concept through production, operating autonomously to deliver measurable impact.

The role calls for a Bachelor’s in Materials Science or Engineering and 3+ years of experience, with strong analytical, testing, and communication skills.