Materials Engineer

Serve as primary Research and Development Engineer focused on material research, material selection, and analysis of products, data and process requirements to implement innovative new products, and ensure sustained on-going production of sprinkler, valve and special hazards product lines.

MATERIALS ENGINEER RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provide technical guidance to R&D team on material selection for innovative, new, and current products.
• Define and implement improvements to key special processes, including coatings, chemical processing and soldering.
• Conduct research and development projects on advanced materials and coatings
• Assess material selection and intended function throughout the process to ensure optimal function of the product and process.
• Aid in the development of design criteria for components.
• Update and create material specifications as needed.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to define product requirements on engineering drawings to ensure sustainable production.
• Work with Strategic Purchasing and Quality to review and evaluate material changes impacting current and new products.
• Develop product validation criteria to ensure conformance.
• Conduct internal failure analysis and/or coordinate with external testing laboratories to facilitate material analysis.
• Generate written reports and document findings associated with material analysis and testing. Present findings to stakeholders.
• Identify and obtain appropriate equipment for R & D use for material analysis and product testing.
• Provide input on materials and processing of materials to Manufacturing Engineering and Quality to aid in defining production equipment specifications.
• Work with multi-functional team to achieve program targets relating material performance, quality and cost.
• Liaise with suppliers, customers and cross-functional development teams.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in materials science and technology.
• Other duties as assigned.

MATERIALS ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering
• Minimum 5-7 years of applied experience in metallurgy and/or material science
• Experience working in a manufacturing plan environment
• Experience leading part failure analysis activity
• Familiarity with materials simulation and modeling tools
• Preferred experience with manufacturing processes, including die cast, forging, stamping, chemical processing, and soldering.
• Preferred experience with Copper based alloys, Stainless Steels, Beryllium, and Nickel based metals.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a problem solving team
• Strong planning and interpersonal communication skills