Materials and Process Engineer in Huntsville, Alabama at Plasma Processes LLC

Materials and Process Engineer
Plasma Processes – Huntsville, AL

Plasma Processes, a supplier of advanced coatings and additively manufactured material solutions for aerospace, defense, power generation, and other key industries has an immediate opening for a Materials and Process Engineer. The candidate will support advanced materials development using innovative manufacturing methods. Experience with thermal barrier coatings (TBC), ultrahigh temperature ceramics (UHTC), and refractory materials is preferred.

Job Summary:
This position will involve developing, characterizing, and maturing materials and processes for propulsion and other high-temperature applications. The goal of this position is to conduct research efforts and manage development and, or production programs within DoD and prime contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

 Assess relationship between manufacturing, microstructure and mechanical performance
 Identify and define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions
 Lead execution of material test and development campaigns
 Create, review and maintain engineering documentation including work instructions, test procedures, and specifications
 Work in a team environment
 Lead/direct technicians using both written and verbal instructions
 Generate charts and graphs in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
 Self-managed research efforts
 Project management of research and manufacturing activities
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science or Materials Engineering
 Experience in metallography and structural/physical material evaluation techniques
 Good problem-solving skills
 Ability to work independently on assigned projects and bring them to close
 Ability to interpret engineering drawings/models and apply their specific intent
Preferred Qualifications:
 Masters, or PhD in Materials Science, Materials Engineering or Metallurgy.
 Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive or defense
 Project management skills
 Experience with mechanical testing using load frames or similar equipment
 Experience contributing to the disposition of non-conformances
 Hands-on experience with the manufacturing or testing of high temperature materials
 Familiarity with (NDE) techniques
 Experience with materials characterization (SEM, EDS, XRD, ICP)
 Mechanical aptitude
 CAD software experience preferred
"Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for employment.

We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and regulatory orders. Plasma Processes is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit-based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

This job description is intended to assist in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without “reasonable accommodation”, can perform the essential functions of the job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.