Materials Engineer

Job Duties

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for steel metallurgy, alloy selection, heat treatment, and material performance.

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Operations to optimize material and process performance across production.

• Lead complex investigations into material-related issues, including cracking, hardness variation, microstructural inconsistencies, and product performance failures.

• Analyze metallurgical and mechanical testing data to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Develop and maintain material specifications, testing standards, and best practices to improve quality, consistency, and manufacturability.

• Lead qualification and validation of raw materials, suppliers, and alternative alloy systems.

• Provide technical leadership on manufacturing improvement initiatives, new processes, and capital projects involving steel processing and heat treatment.

• Monitor industry developments and recommend new materials, technologies, and processing methods that support business objectives.

• Mentor engineers and technical teams, helping build internal expertise in metallurgy and materials engineering.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.

Minimum Experience Required

5+ years of experience working with steel materials in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$95,000.00 - $133,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55303

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R0012870

Job Benefits

At The Kinetic Group, we believe the people who build great products deserve great support. That's why we offer day-one healthcare coverage, company-paid parental leave, a dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%, career development opportunities, education assistance, and paid time away from work to help you thrive both professionally and personally.