Senior Materials & Processes Engineer – Aerospace

Collins Aerospace; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for new hires

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance and disability coverage

Flexible benefits and voluntary cover

Parental leave

Wellness programs and assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for aerospace and defense. This role focuses on metallurgical failure analysis, heat-treat process control, and collaboration with design, quality, and manufacturing to ensure structural integrity of wheels and brakes components.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with extensive experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 5 years experience.
• Failure analysis methodology experience.
• Heat treatment control and verification experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between MPT and internal customers, ensuring alignment on priorities, proactive communication, and effective technical support.
• Executes technical investigations and supports complex materials and manufacturing challenges for wheels & brakes structures.
• Leads metallurgical failure analysis involving cracking, fatigue, wear, and corrosion.
• Develops or refines metallic material specifications and heat-treat process instructions.
• Supports supplier process evaluations, audits, and capability assessments.
• Supports development of improvements to materials, coatings, and corrosion prevention systems.
• Evaluates forging quality, grain flow, defects, and machining-related anomalies.

Skills

Failure analysis

Heat treatment control

Independent problem solving

Strong communication

Education

STEM degree with 8+ years experience

Advanced degree with 5+ years experience

Job description

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions for aerospace and defense. This role focuses on metallurgical failure analysis, heat-treat process control, and collaboration with design, quality, and manufacturing to ensure structural integrity of wheels and brakes components.

Ideal candidates have a STEM degree with extensive experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with suppliers and internal teams.