Quest Defense · 4 days ago
Lead Materials Engineer
Quest Defense is a company focused on engineering the future with next-gen aerospace and defense systems. They are seeking a Senior Materials Engineer responsible for R&D, testing, analysis, and characterization of materials, as well as developing technical specifications and partnering with various departments.
Responsibilities
Support and drive material qualifications of new supplier’s turbomachinery hardware ensuring robust processes while supporting supply chain capacity improvements
Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers
Participate on business and industry teams supporting overall improvement in the application of special processes for turbomachinery parts
Provide technical and strategic support to supply chain through reviews and pre-production meetings
Define technical specifications and requirements
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
Evaluate non-conformances by reviewing, analyzing requirements and acceptability criteria, recommend disposition procedures and maximizing producibility
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience as materials engineer in aerospace or gas turbine industry manufacturing, quality systems and field support
Bachelor/Master of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy
Broad knowledge about different materials (metallic, ceramic, composite, polymeric etc) and experience on characterization tests
laboratory operations experience (knowledge of procedures, equipments etc)
Finite Elements Analysis background (knowledge of ANSYS tool advantageous but not mandatory)
Good computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment
Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences. We have fun together!
US Citizen or Permanent Resident required
Preferred
Some expertise in Additive Manufacturing processes and technologies will be preferential
Knowledge about coating / surface treatments processes advantageous but not mandatory
Project Management experience is desired, but not required
Company
Quest Defense
QuEST Defense is a global engineering services company.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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