Cold Spray Process Design Engineer – Missouri S&T

Cold Spray Process Design Engineer – Missouri S&T

JOB TITLE: COLD SPRAY PROCESS DESIGN ENGINEER (MISSOURI S&T PROTOPLEX)

REPORTS TO: CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

PREPARED DATE: DECEMBER 30, 2025

SUMMARY: Design, develop and produce Cold Spray processes and coatings. Facilitate development and testing of recipes in support of company capabilities. Determine applicable testing regimen to quantify and qualify results of spray operations. Oversee or conduct production runs of the spray operation. On occasion, supervise other parties in cold spray applications. This position will require relocating to the Rolla, Missouri area for the duration of the job.

Relocation expenses are available for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility in a safe and satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manage daily workload for remote spray cell
• Adjust variables in Cold Spray process to improve existing recipes and create new ones
• Evaluate test data and troubleshoot Cold Spray processes and equipment
• Work with project engineers and technicians to plan projects and production runs
• Program robots to perform spray functions
• Operate cold spray machine to execute prescribed spray processes with precision
• Prepare substrates of various kinds to receive powder application
• Use power tools such as grinders, drills, and saws for spray project preparation or finishing
• Use precision measuring devices such as calipers and micrometers
• Maintain qualifications on essential equipment and processes in accordance with DOD directives
• Maintain document system that conforms to AS9100D requirements
• Operate and maintain advanced level equipment like VRC Cold Spray Machines, FANUC robotics, hydraulic load frames, and optical microscopes.
• Build reports using Excel, PowerPoint, and Word that capture project efforts for communication back to a customer.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Salary Range:

$90,000 – 120,000

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineers and technicians when working on directed projects

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, preferably Metallurgy, advanced degree highly desired
• Solid understanding of powdered metals, alloys, and mixed metallic/ceramic
• Expert with heat transfer, thermodynamics, stress analysis
• High level understanding of numerical and finite elements analysis methods
• Firm knowledge of 3D modeling software and familiar with manufacturing design records keeping

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

• Read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, newspapers, periodicals, journals, and manuals
• Able to develop, write, format, and communicate policy and procedure
• Write routine business and technical reports, correspondence, business letters, summaries, and reports in English using prescribed format, conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, and style
• Ability to speak effectively in English before groups such as customers or employees
• Ability to develop and maintain a professional working relationship with all team members

COMPUTER

SKILLS:

• Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel at an advanced level
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM and robotics software highly desired
• Proficient in electronic forms of communication including email, web searching, and data organization

REASONING ABILITY:

• Apply common sense understanding to follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Use mathematical skills to interpret mechanical and metallurgical findings, financial information, and prepare budgets

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to see differences in widths and lengths of lines such as those on graphs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Inside:
Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Much of the work will be done in a machine shop type environment with high noise levels, dust, and other hazards associated with machining work.

A job is considered “inside” if the worker spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while…