Materials Development 3
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Engineering
Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Materials Engineering -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering, Materials Engineering
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Materials Development Lead Materials Process Engineer
Work Location:
Beaverton, OR
Pay Rate: $38-43 Hourly
Contract:
6 Months
Job Summary:
- 4/1 hybrid schedule, typical work hours (evening calls may be required 2x/week for calls with other geos)
- International travel to Asia likely required, maximum 3 trips total
- Contract is to cover maternity leave; extension not likely
- Degree required for this role, minimum Bachelor's
- CNC/tooling certifications nice to have, not required
- 3-5 years' experience minimum required in a similar role
Top must-have skills includes the following:
- Experience with polymer materials
- Self starter
- Familiarity with JMP software
- Experience with data analysis
Desired soft skills:
- Ability to work efficiently and refine communication on diverse teams
- Problem solver mindset
- Collaborative skills
That would make a candidate stand out:
- Lab testing experience, specifically with polyurethane
- Comfortable in manufacturing environments
- ETW will help support mat leave coverage for development processes; communicating the needs/supplies to factories, testing apparel materials in the lab to confirm reliability, and recommending improvements
- Will work with ~7 on direct team, ~12 on calls with other geos
- 1-2 rounds of interviews anticipated
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As a Lead Materials Process Engineer, you will work across Innovation, Materials, Product Creation, Quality, and Global Manufacturing teams to develop, industrialize, and scale advanced material technologies. You will partner closely with factory engineering teams, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure innovative materials and manufacturing processes are capable, repeatable, and ready for commercialization. You will serve as a key technical leader, helping bridge material science, process engineering, and factory execution.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a highly technical and collaborative engineer with deep expertise in materials processing, manufacturing systems, and process control. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical problem-solving skills with hands-on factory experience and a passion for turning innovation into scalable manufacturing solutions.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree in Polymer Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience developing and industrializing advanced material technologies and manufacturing processes.
- Strong knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), and manufacturing quality systems.
- Demonstrated success leading complex technical problem-solving in manufacturing environments.
- Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles and manufacturing readiness.
- Experience developing process specifications, engineering standards, control plans, validation protocols, and manufacturing documentation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence internal and external partners.
- Experience working directly with global manufacturing partners and factory engineering organizations.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
Process Development & Manufacturing Readiness
- Lead development, optimization, and validation of advanced material manufacturing processes.
- Establish process capability targets, operating windows, and manufacturing controls required for scalable production.
- Drive manufacturing readiness and commercialization activities in collaboration with factory partners.
- Identify manufacturing risks and implement mitigation plans to improve process robustness and production confidence.
Statistical Process Control & Technical Problem Solving
- Develop and implement SPC methodologies, process monitoring systems, and control plans.
- Analyze process capability, variation, yield, and…
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