Materials Engineer, Entry Level

We don’t just build technology; From next-gen aerospace to cutting-edge defense systems, our teams power the solutions that drive innovation, tackle mission-critical challenges, and keep people safe. Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer to grow with our company. In this role, the engineer will be assigned to a well-structured Engineering Support office dealing with Aero Engines / Gearboxes domain, will be in charge for the activities related to R&D, test, analysis and characterization of materials, Verify & Validation development processes of new materials, definition of technical specifications of special treatments, failure analysis/investigation on damaged and/or NC components, partnering with other Departments (i. e. Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain etc) and directly interfacing with suppliers.
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.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• 4-6 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)
• Knowledge about coating / surface treatments processes advantageous but not mandatory
• Good computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Project Management experience is desired, but not required
• Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident required
Mostly Office Environments, Occasional Shop Floor involvement.
• Substantial amounts of telephone and computer work.
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.
• Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.