R&D Metals Processing Engineer; Engineer

Position: R&D Metals Processing Engineer (Engineer 1/2)
** What You Will Do*
* The Thermomechanical Processing Science Team is seeking a Research and Development Engineer to join the Team to assist research projects investigating the metallurgy of manufacturing. The Thermomechanical Processing Science Team works on metal forming and heat-treating projects using equipment such as hydraulic presses, rolling mills, and vacuum heat-treating furnaces. We support a wide variety of programs with an emphasis on identifying creative solutions to meet our customer's needs.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively on both independent projects or as part of a team to assist on projects in a science-based prototype manufacturing environment. In general, you will be expected to fulfill the normal roles of a product or process engineer.  Your work will span coordinating fabrication activities for one-off experiments, implementing novel manufacturing solutions for complex parts, and helping with hands-on work in metal forming.

** R&D Engineer 1 ($96,600 - $158,000)*
* The successful candidate will:

+ Assist with a variety of metals manufacturing research and development activities.

+ Perform hands-on metals processing work.

+   Work within integrated and cross-disciplinary teams to design and fabricate experimental metal components aligned with customer needs.

+   Advance new fabrication concepts for engineering alloys for incorporation in production environments.

+   Contribute to technical papers for publishing in peer-reviewed technical journals.

+   Work with vendors to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and equipment in the facility.

** Additional

Job Duties for R&D Engineer 2 ($106,400-$176,000):*
* In addition to the duties outlined above, the higher level title will be required to:

+ Write and lead proposals for R&D funding both internal and external

+ Serve as a primary interface between the engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure production and research objectives are met

+   Develop mentoring skills to mentor junior staff and peers in technical and professional growth

+   Actively participates in professional societies, complex interactions, special assignments, and/or external special interest groups. May participate in external working groups and/or assist in organizing meetings and colloquia.

+   Provides peer review of the work of others across organizations or disciplines.

This position will be filled at either the R&D Engineer 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

This can be an entry level position (Engineer
1) for recent graduates to provide hands on exposure to multiple projects and provide you with mentorship and project management experience or can be a growth opportunity for early career engineers (Engineer
2).

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

*
* + Basic knowledge, along with any class project experience, with analysis or testing in one or more of the following engineering areas: metallurgy, materials science, or manufacturing.

+ Understanding of microstructural development during metals manufacturing and heat-treating methods.

+   Experience assisting or contributing to R&D projects

+   Proficiency in Microsoft applications and computer operations and computational engineering analysis.

+   Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to interact with colleagues and customers.

+   Ability to obtain a "Q" clearance, which normally requires US citizenship.

** Additional requirements for R&D Engineer 2:*
* + Formal  training or hands-on experience in any of the following specific  processes: forging, drawing, rolling, heat treating, mechanical testing,  and/or other metal fabrication using manual or computer numerically  controlled equipment

+ Experience presenting research results in technical summaries or reports and/or presenting technical results

+   Ability to lead and manage an R&D project independently or with a small team.

** Education/Experience*
* ** R&D Engineer 1:*
* Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering…