Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings)

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Lead failure investigations for metallic components across development, production, and field releases; execute mechanical testing and metallurgical characterization (SEM/EDS, metallography, fractography) to determine…
• Advise Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams on metal selection, process capability, and process-induced failure modes for forming, stamping, and casting operations (DFMEA/PFMEA).
• Draft and maintain material and process specifications, quality acceptance criteria, and ASTM/ISO/SAE test procedures.
• Support supplier material and process qualification for formed, stamped, and cast metal components, including review of PPAP submissions and material certifications.
• Manage lab test plans, equipment calibration, SOPs, and safety standards while directing external vendor labs and mentoring junior engineers.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in materials engineering, failure analysis, or metallurgical engineering, ideally in automotive, aerospace, or heavy equipment.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with metals across forming/stamping and casting processes, and their common failure modesDeep, hands-on expertise with metals across forming/stamping and casting processes, and their common…
• Strong experience with mechanical testing (Instron/UTM systems) and failure analysis techniques (fractography, SEM/EDS, metallography, hardness testing).
• Demonstrated track record independently leading root cause investigations and driving corrective actions to closure with cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of ASTM/ISO/SAE test standards and experience developing test specifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings for non-materials audiences and leadership.
• Experience mentoring or directing the work of junior engineers or technicians.