Senior Materials Engineer (Metals, Forming & Castings)
Core
Lead failure analysis, metallurgical investigation, and root-cause corrective action for metallic components across development, production, and field releases.
Role type
Senior independent contributor materials engineer (metals, forming, castings)
Builds
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Domain
Automotive/Aerospace/Heavy Equipment manufacturing (Metals, Forming, Stamping, Castings)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Failure analysis, metallurgical investigation, mechanical testing (Instron/UTM), SEM/EDS, metallography, fractography, root cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, specification authoring, supplier qualification, lab management, mentoring
Preferred skills
Polymers/composites/adhesives failure analysis, forming/stamping simulation (AutoForm, LS-DYNA), casting simulation, DFMEA/PFMEA, supplier quality engineering, PPAP, high-volume automotive manufacturing experience, MS/PhD in Materials Science or Metallurgy
Technologies
SEM, EDS, Instron, UTM, AutoForm, LS-DYNA
Responsibilities
Lead failure investigations for metallic components; execute mechanical testing and metallurgical characterization; advise Design, Manufacturing, and Quality teams on metal selection and process capability; draft and maintain material/process specifications and test procedures; support supplier material and process qualification; manage lab test plans, equipment calibration, SOPs, and safety standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
