Materials Engineer Cincinnati, OH

Overview

Materials Engineer position within Quest Defense Systems and Solutions. The engineer will be assigned to a structured Engineering Support office dealing with Aero Engines / Gearboxes domain, focusing on R&D, test, analysis and characterization of materials, Verify & Validation development processes of new materials, definition of technical specifications of special treatments, failure analysis/investigation on damaged and/or NC components, and partnering with other departments (Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) and suppliers.

• Support and drive material qualifications of new supplier’s turbo machinery hardware ensuring robust processes while supporting supply chain capacity improvements.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Participate on business and industry teams supporting overall improvement in the application of special processes for turbo machinery parts.
• Provide technical and strategic support to supply chain through reviews and pre-production meetings.
• Define technical specifications and requirements.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Evaluate non-conformances by reviewing, analyzing requirements and acceptability criteria, recommend disposition procedures and maximizing producibility.

• 0-3 years of experience as materials engineer in aerospace or gas turbine industry manufacturing, quality systems and field support.
• Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy
• Some expertise in Additive Manufacturing processes and technologies (preferential)
• Broad knowledge about different materials (metallic, ceramic, composite, polymeric) and experience in characterization tests
• Laboratory operations experience (knowledge of procedures, equipment)
• Finite Elements Analysis background (ANSYS knowledge advantageous but not mandatory)
• Knowledge about coating / surface treatments processes advantageous but not mandatory
• Good computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Project Management experience is desired, but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, creative environment; enjoy diverse teams
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident required

• Mostly office environments with occasional shop floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Heavily regulated industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8-hour days plus lunch; 40-hour weeks; core hours 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
• Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Full compensation package is based on candidate experience and certifications. Pay ranges: $67,000 - $77,500 USD.

Quest Defense Systems and Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.