Laboratory Failure Analysis - Lead Engineer
Core
Lead Failure Analysis Engineer responsible for root cause identification, failure mechanism analysis, and safety/reliability support for fielded engines and new product introductions.
Role type
Senior IC materials failure analysis engineer
Builds
Root cause analysis reports, containment plans, and corrective actions for engine components
Domain
Aviation and Aerospace / Materials Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Multi-scale material characterization, optical microscopy, electron microscopy, hardness testing, NDT fundamentals, engine architecture knowledge, advanced problem solving, report writing
Preferred skills
TOPS8D, system thinking, regulatory agency interaction experience
Technologies
Image analysis software, MS Office
Responsibilities
Execute component-level failure analysis and identify root causes, direct team prioritization and alignment, serve as focal point for Materials Application engineers, collaborate with cross-functional teams on containment plans, interface with Product Support and Safety teams, develop cross-site collaboration networks, proactively improve lab capabilities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
