Magnum Venus Products · 6 days ago
Materials Engineer - Contract
Lenior City,TN,US
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMagnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets. The Contract Materials Engineer will evaluate materials used in MVP products, focusing on optimizing material selection and improving manufacturing processes.
Machinery
Responsibilities
Evaluate the metals and materials currently used across MVP products and engineered-to-order equipment, focusing on manufacturability, cost, durability, and supply chain efficiency
Identify opportunities to optimize material selection, reduce or eliminate secondary and outplant processes, and recommend alternative materials that improve machinability and lead time while maintaining or improving product performance and lifecycle expectations
Review current material specifications (metals and alloys) used across standard and engineered-to-order products
Assess material selection against mechanical performance requirements, corrosion and wear environments, expected service life and warranty expectations, manufacturability and machining efficiency
Identify cases of over-specification and recommend right-sized alternatives
Evaluate opportunities to reduce or eliminate heat treating, passivation, plating, coating, or other secondary processes, and outside processing steps that increase cost or lead time
Recommend materials that improve machinability, reduce tool wear and cycle time, and enable in-house processing where feasible
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to quantify material cost savings, machining hour reductions, outplant and logistics cost reduction, and lead time improvements
Support make/buy and supplier capability assessments related to material changes
Work closely with Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Purchasing and Supply Chain, key suppliers and outside processors
Provide clear technical justification and trade-off analysis to support decision-making
Deliver structured recommendations including current material vs. proposed alternative, technical rationale and performance impact, manufacturing and cost implications, risks, assumptions, and validation requirements
Support creation or updates to approved material lists, material standards and guidelines, and engineering best practices for future designs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in: Materials selection for industrial or engineered products, machining and manufacturing processes, and metals and alloys (carbon steel, stainless, aluminum, tool steels, specialty alloys)
Strong understanding of: Heat treatment processes, corrosion resistance and surface treatments, and machinability trade-offs
Proven experience working cross-functionally in manufacturing environments
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs
Other physical activity includes standing, sitting for long periods of time, reaching, grasping, stooping, pushing, kneeling, and pulling
Ability to use PPE in a manufacturing environment where safety is priority
Company
Magnum Venus Products
Magnum Venus Products (MVP) is a global manufacturer of fluid movement and production solutions for industrial applications in composites and adhesives markets.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Amber Baumunk
Chief Financial Officer
Angela McCroy
HR Business Partner
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