Company Overview

We are partnering with a global advanced manufacturing organization focused on developing innovative, highly engineered products supporting next-generation mobility, emissions, and industrial technologies. This organization operates within a highly technical engineering environment focused on product innovation, materials performance, reliability, and sustainability.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Materials Science Engineer to support product development, materials qualification, and advanced testing initiatives within a highly engineered manufacturing environment. This role will serve as a technical leader responsible for evaluating, selecting, developing, and improving materials used in critical product applications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in materials characterization, product testing, failure analysis, and lifecycle management involving metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and coatings. This individual will play a key role in supporting emissions-related product development and ensuring products meet performance, reliability, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead material selection, development, qualification, and lifecycle management initiatives for advanced engineered products
• Support product development efforts focused on improving performance, durability, manufacturability, and emissions compliance
• Conduct materials testing, validation, and characterization involving metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and coatings
• Analyze mechanical, thermal, chemical, and microstructural data to support engineering recommendations and product improvements
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive action initiatives related to material failures and product reliability concerns
• Support emissions-related testing and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Partner closely with Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to support material and process improvements
• Develop and oversee material qualification and validation plans
• Support long-term materials technology and product improvement strategies
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership within cross-functional engineering teams
• Assist with supplier qualification, material audits, and manufacturing process improvements
• Support sustainability, cost optimization, and advanced material innovation initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Polymer Science, or related technical field required
• Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 5+ years of Materials Science or Materials Engineering experience required
• Strong experience with materials characterization, testing, and qualification
• Experience supporting product development and advanced manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, and coatings
• Experience leading failure analysis, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives
• Experience supporting regulated, high-reliability, or technically complex industries preferred
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead technical projects and collaborate cross-functionally within engineering organizations

Preferred Experience

• Nickel-Chromium based alloys
• Emissions systems or high-temperature applications
• Automotive, aerospace, energy, or industrial manufacturing industries
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Material lifecycle management
• Advanced product testing and validation
• Product commercialization or manufacturing scale-up initiatives

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits package
• Career growth within an advanced engineering organization
• Exposure to cutting-edge product development technologies
• Collaborative technical environment
• Long-term stability and growth opportunity