Senior Materials & Process Engineer (Metallurgy)

Job Description

Purpose
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As a Senior Materials \& Process engineer, you will help accelerate the adoption and qualification of new manufacturing processes through first principles materials engineering and robust qualification testing.

The Role
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* Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in L-PBF alloy metallurgical evaluation and microstructure characterization, supporting high-priority improvements to printed material capability and consistency
* Define and execute material qualification test plans and generate corresponding material allowables for design
* Perform process development and qualification for onboarding of new materials and manufacturing processes
* Write and maintain engineering specifications for materials, processes, and testing
* Support material related quality monitoring tools and lead / execute root cause investigations
* Collaborate, as M\&P focal, in integrated product teams (IPTs) on development and delivery of new products
* Engage in component design process to provide solutions to customer material requirements including delivering component specific testing

Basic Qualifications
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* Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
* Bachelor's degree in materials science or engineering, or related field
* 5 years of experience executing material qualifications and writing technical specifications
* 5 years of experience working with hardware in a manufacturing environment.
* Experience with, and ability to interpret, aerospace and defense requirements - including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications
* Expertise in one of the following; additive manufacturing, metallurgy, heat treatment or forgings/castings.
* Ability to carry up to 25 lbs

Preferred Qualifications
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* Master's degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or related field.
* Comprehensive knowledge of materials mechanical behavior, such as fatigue and fracture -- including experience with MMPDS fundamentals
* Experience with NADCAP or other auditing methodology
* Familiarity with laboratory material tests such as metallographic evaluation, powder characterization, thermoanalytical testing, tensile testing, etc.
* Proficient with 3D Modeling in Teamcenter / NX

Work Environment
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* Mix of office, laboratory, and industrial environment. May work with powders, chemicals, and machining equipment.