Senior Materials Engineer — Composites & Paper Innovator

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

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.