Materials Engineer

Job Description

A gas turbine company is seeking a Materials Engineer to support the development, performance, and reliability of gas turbine components. This role focuses on advanced materials, including high temperature alloys and coatings, and plays a critical part in ensuring product durability in demanding operating environments. The Materials Engineer will work cross-functionally with design engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and customer support teams to solve complex materials challenges, improve processes, and drive product innovation.

Key Responsibilities

-Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on turbine components to improve reliability and prevent recurrence -Provide technical expertise in metallurgy, materials performance, and thermomechanical processing, with emphasis on turbomachinery alloys -Support new product development programs, including materials selection and validation for gas turbine applications -Lead and support materials and process development initiatives, including coatings, heat treatment, casting, welding, and other manufacturing processes -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product and manufacturing challenges and improve performance, quality, and cost -Evaluate and qualify internal and external suppliers, ensuring materials meet engineering specifications and quality standards - -Perform materials testing, characterization, and analysis to support engineering decisions and product improvements -Develop and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, and technical reports related to materials and processes - -Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, durability, and cost reduction

Skills and Requirements

-Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering -Experience working with metals or alloys (specifically nickel) -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, particularly in failure analysis and root cause investigation -Experience with gas turbine or high-temperature materials (superalloys, coatings, etc.) -Knowledge of casting, forging, heat treatment, or welding processes -Familiarity with supplier quality, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].