Metallurgical Laboratory Engineer

Job Description

We are hiring a Metallurgical Laboratory Engineer to work in Dearborn, MI. This full‑time on‑site position is located at Central Laboratory and may convert to the Ford Full Time Salaried Laboratory UAW workforce.

Central Laboratory supports: global product development, global manufacturing plants, warranty concerns, environmental regulatory testing, research, and benchmarking.

• Provide failure analysis and material evaluation of automotive components and manufacturing equipment to support product launches, vehicle teams, and engineering.
• Prepare and evaluate metallic samples using ASTM, SAE, and local test methods.
• Prepare electronic reports with results, photo‑documentation, and conclusions in a timely manner.
• Communicate testing results during meetings with engineers and suppliers.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation and physical testing equipment, including sample preparation equipment, hardness and tensile testers, SEM/EDS, XRF, OE, and metallographs.

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Metallurgy, Materials Science, or related field.
• Experience with metallographic and materials testing, including microstructure analysis, SEM/EDS, and mechanical testing.
• Experience with failure analysis, optical microscopy, SEM analysis, and mechanical testing.
• Experience writing technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to: apply quality assurance/control principles, design experiments, develop new analytical testing methods, recommend and implement new instrumentation and techniques, maintain analytical instrumentation, act as a technical resource, multitask and handle complex technical issues, and exhibit excellent interpersonal skills.

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• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note:

Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements.

Amentum is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, U.S. military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.