*Senior Materials Engineer*

• →Material Selection & Evaluation: Review engineering plans and product performance targets to recommend the most cost-effective and high-performing materials based on factors like weight, strength, cost, and environment.
• →Testing & Characterization: Plan, execute, and oversee laboratory testing (such as tensile, thermal, corrosion, and microstructure analysis) to evaluate material properties and behavior.
• →Failure Analysis: Lead root-cause investigations on material failures, component wear, or defects during manufacturing and field use, implementing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence.
• →Process Optimization: Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to refine production methods (e.g., heat treating, welding, surface coating, or molding) to reduce scrap and improve throughput.
• →Documentation & Standards: Establish and maintain technical material specifications, approved materials lists, test protocols, and comprehensive engineering reports. Write technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• →Supplier Management: Partner with raw material vendors and suppliers to conduct technical audits, review material quality control data, and qualify alternative sourcing options.

• →Represent Albers Aerospace on-site at the customer facility.
• →Manage onboarding activities for new team members.
• →Mentor and support the development of training products for new engineers.
• →May lead small engineering teams to support larger projects.

• →Hands-on familiarity with material characterization tools (e.g., microscopy, DMA, DSC, FTIR, or TGA testing).
• →Strong command of structure-property-processing relationships in materials.
• →Proficiency in data analysis, mathematical modeling, or simulation software.
• →Exceptional analytical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and clear written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders.

Minimum: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 2–5 years of practical experience in materials testing, research and development, or manufacturing support (experience requirements vary by seniority level).
• Must be a U.S citizen. Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• While primarily an office job, may require time at a manufacturing facility or other location.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• CONUS travel may be required from time to time.