Quality Engineer – Materials Engineer; Metallurgy

Position Overview

Our client is a cutting‑edge medical device contract manufacturer that is seeking a Materials Engineer with experience in Metallurgy. This individual will support new product development and manufacturing scale‑up within a cutting‑edge additive manufacturing environment. This role will focus on solving complex, materials‑related challenges tied to metal additive processes—particularly involving titanium. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering foundation and the ability to analyze and interpret microstructural behavior, porosity, and mechanical properties to support product quality and performance.

While a formal background in metallurgy or materials science is strongly preferred, the key requirement is a deep technical understanding of material behavior and the ability to solve complex, real‑world engineering problems in a fast‑paced environment. Specific experience with titanium is a highly preferred skill for this role.

• Analyze material characteristics including microstructure, porosity, hardness, and tensile properties
• Investigate material‑related defects and support root cause analysis across manufacturing processes
• Support development and optimization of additive manufacturing processes (preferably metal/titanium)
• Perform and interpret metallurgical testing (e.g., tensile testing, hardness testing, microscopy)
• Evaluate whether material conditions meet performance and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams
• Support process validation and material qualification efforts
• Identify and troubleshoot issues related to printing, post‑processing, and material inconsistencies

• 3–8+ years of experience in materials, metallurgical, or manufacturing engineering
• Strong technical understanding of metallurgy, even if not formally titled as a metallurgist
• Experience with metal additive manufacturing (titanium highly preferred)
• Hands‑on experience analyzing microstructure, porosity, and material defects
• Familiarity with mechanical and metallurgical testing methods (tensile, hardness, etc.)
• Experience in Medical Device or regulated manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, highly technical, and evolving environment

• Experience with metal additive manufacturing (titanium highly preferred)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred but not required