Senior Materials & Process Engineer — Engine Applications

Jobtailor

Alabama

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to develop and qualify materials and processes for engine applications. You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, and process engineers to implement specialized materials throughout development and production.

Lead material selection, create test plans, and ensure quality through process control documentation. Identify cost and lead-time reductions while improving manufacturability and reliability of advanced engine hardware.

Qualifications

B.S. degree or higher in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical, Chemical Engineering or related field
9+ years of direct experience in materials and processes
Experience providing M&P guidance across product lifecycle
Working knowledge of metallic materials including steels, stainless steels, Ci-based alloys and copper
Experience with non-metallics such as epoxies, potting materials, and adhesives
Experience with joining and joint design for adhesive bonding, welding, brazing, and fastening
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, or lawful admission to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
Advanced degree in relevant discipline is desired
Familiarity with additive, casting, and forging manufacturing processes and their impact on material properties is desired
Experience with maintenance, repair, and overhaul on complex hardware or systems is desired
Experience setting up and qualifying new manufacturing equipment and/or processes is desired
Understanding of and ability to work to relevant quality and design codes and standards is desired
Standard background check required

Responsibilities

Develop and qualify materials and processes for engine applications
Work with design, manufacturing, and process engineers to design, qualify, and implement specialized materials
Lead material selection and trades for new designs
Identify and apply mature state-of-the-art processes to manufacturing
Develop process control documentation and quality assurance measures
Develop materials test plans for selected materials and assemblies
Own process and repair qualification across the development and production lifecycle
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce cost and lead time
Contribute to the design and manufacturability of advanced engine hardware