Belcan ยท 20 hours ago
Materials Science Engineer
Irvine, CA
Contract
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$39/hr - $39/hr
2+ years expBelcan is a company specializing in engineering services, and they are seeking a Materials Science Engineer to oversee materials and processes supplier base through audits and manage investigations related to materials and processes. The role involves ensuring project management and technical guidance while maintaining customer relationships and delivering project objectives.
Enterprise SoftwareIndustrial EngineeringProject ManagementSoftwareTechnical Support
Hiring Manager
Rakshitha B N
Responsibilities
Ability to travel to various processing suppliers and perform audits and implement corrective actions as necessary to overcome potential shortcomings in a process, example processes include heat treating, electroplating, plasma spraying, anodizing, welding and machining
Ability to run a failure analysis investigating using standard tools and instruments including stereomicroscopes, metallographic examination and a scanning electron microscope
Ability to document findings in a formal report with root cause and corrective actions to mitigate future failures
Ability to clearly articulate, communicate and present details of a failure analysis investigation to internal and external customers, and coworkers
Ability to organize data and run multiple investigations in parallel while reporting status to internal and external customers
Maintains frequent formal and informal customer interface to present project status; determines feasibility of changing customer requirements and may propose and/or negotiate changes in schedules or methodology in coordination with program management. Gains customer confidence in overall support of customer programs
Controls project costs by reviewing non-recurring and recurring costs, monitoring and approving quotes and expenditures; may administer and have oversight for outsourced contractors. Maintains efforts within defined cost and schedule constraints, including status and root cause/corrective actions of associated variances
Ensures consistent engineering standards, processes, and documentation methods are used in project deliverables. Establishes and maintains engineering history files, project files, and related information to provide archive of technical project activities
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, benchmarking best practices, and/or participating in professional associations
Acts as point of contact on technical and project-related matters. Identifies mentoring and development needs; serves as a mentor for other employees. May serve as a functional specialist
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in metallurgical engineering, a materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, or a mechanical or aerospace engineering degree with a minor in materials science
Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the job typically acquired through 2-4 years of related experience
Strong knowledge in the following categories of materials science and engineering including: Corrosion protection methods including various surface coatings, platings, and inhibitors; Heat treating and processing for all types of ferrous and non-ferrous alloy systems; Raw material forming processes including forging, extruding, rolling, and casting; Shielded and non-shielded welding processes including various arc types, brazing, and inertia; Microstructural analysis of welded structures, heat affected zones, and joint integrity; Fatigue and fracture analysis of various high strength metallic materials; Design and evaluation of galling and wear resistant material/coating combinations; Materials selection for numerous environments and applications; Metallurgical failure analysis including SEM, EDS, and metallography; Metallurgical thermodynamics, phase transformations, and kinetics; Crystal structures and related mechanical, electrical, and magnetic properties; All NDT and NDE methods for fracture critical components; Familiarity with all types of industry and government-controlled specifications; Polymer science and molecular bonding (thermoplastic, thermosets, rubbers); Corrosion and associated failure mechanisms (localized, general, SCC, galvanic); Strong knowledge of advanced engineered ceramic and composite materials (including processing); Good understanding of electronic properties of materials (semiconductors, microcircuits, conductors)
Has thorough in-depth knowledge of engineering domain principles, concepts, product standards, and techniques, industry practices, regulations, and policies
Ability to effectively communicate and present status, actions, recommendations, and other technical information with clarity and precision
Ability to respond to significant inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or marketing/sales teams
Effective project management and organizational skills
Able to facilitate project team interactions and develop project team member capabilities
Ability to apply and integrate knowledge of other related engineering areas or experts to own area of expertise
Proficient with software and specialized data analysis, design, and project management tools following established project/program management protocol
Ability to establish and track performance to goals and objectives to complete complex or major projects and provide direction to the team at project milestones
Proficient with standard project management tools and practices
Preferred
An MS degree in the noted disciplines
Company
Belcan
Belcan is a engineering services company offering design, manufacturing, and IT solutions for aerospace, defense, automotive, and more.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-06-10Acquired
Leadership Team
Dave Brandel
President & COO, Engineering Solutions
David Moya
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Recent News
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