Materials Engineer

Role details

Our client a lead manufacturer of high-performance electrical insulation materials, technical laminates, and composite solutions serving a variety of industries worldwide. We are committed to innovation, quality, and continuous improvement, providing advanced material solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Materials Engineer to join our team. The Materials Engineer will support product development, manufacturing processes, quality initiatives, and customer applications by leveraging expertise in materials science and engineering. This role works cross-functionally with R&D, Sales, Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Procurement to develop, improve, and optimize products and processes.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise in material selection, characterization, testing, and performance evaluation.
• Support the development and improvement of insulation materials, laminates, composites, and related products.
• Analyze material properties and manufacturing processes to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with R&D teams on new product development and product enhancement projects.
• Investigate production issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain material specifications, testing procedures, and technical documentation.
• Support customer application requirements and provide technical recommendations.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate testing activities, data collection, and analysis to validate product performance.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Application Engineering teams.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization projects.
• Support supplier evaluations and raw material qualification activities.

Authorizations

• Make technical recommendations regarding material performance and process improvements.
• Approve laboratory testing plans and material evaluation procedures within established guidelines.
• Recommend corrective and preventive actions related to quality and manufacturing issues.
• Support technical decisions related to product development and customer applications.

Internal Collaboration

• R&D
• Application Engineering
• Sales
• Production
• Quality Assurance
• Maintenance
• Procurement/Supply Chain

External Collaboration

• Customers
• Raw material suppliers
• Testing laboratories
• Industry and certification organizations
• Technical consultants and partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience interpreting technical data and laboratory test results.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience with composites, laminates, electrical insulation materials, polymers, adhesives, or advanced manufacturing.
• Manufacturing environment experience with experience leading projects is strongly desired
• MUST Be legal to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Career growth opportunities