Senior Engineer; Strip Casting

We are currently seeking a Senior Materials Engineer for our client, a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing company in the sustainable technology sector located in Dallas, TX. This role will play a critical part in advancing high-performance manufacturing, supporting the organization through its next phase of technical scale-up and integration.

The Senior Engineer will lead hands-on experimental development efforts across front-end processes, including strip casting and powder processing. Working closely with production, R&D, and characterization teams, this role will design and execute experimental campaigns, translate results into scalable manufacturing improvements, and help set technical direction for future process development. This is a rare opportunity to contribute directly to restoring a strategically important manufacturing capability in the U.S.

• Lead experimental projects, overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery of scalable new materials and processes
• Leverage materials characterization techniques including SEM, XRD, particle size analysis, etc. to suggest actionable process improvements
• Collaborate with production teams to scale processes from pilot to manufacturing operations
• Mentor technicians and engineers to ensure high-quality execution of experimental trials and data collection, providing technical guidance in metallurgical materials, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
• Lead the generation of technical reports and SOPs, document and communicate findings, and build team knowledge of current and future magnet prototyping

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s or Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and process development. Experience in strip casting or a related process is required. Strong expertise in metallurgical processing, experimental design, data analysis, and materials characterization is also required. This is a high-impact opportunity to join a mission driven organization offering competitive compensation, strong benefits, and long-term career growth while working on advanced manufacturing technologies of national importance.