Position Overview:
Our client is a cutting-edge medical device Contract Manufacturer that is seeking a Materials Engineers with experience in Metallurgy. This individual will support new product development and manufacturing scale-up within a cutting-edge additive manufacturing environment. This role will focus on solving complex, materials-related challenges tied to metal additive processes—particularly involving titanium. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering foundation and the ability to analyze and interpret microstructural behavior, porosity, and mechanical properties to support product quality and performance.
While a formal background in metallurgy or materials science is strongly preferred, the key requirement is a deep technical understanding of material behavior and the ability to solve complex, real-world engineering problems in a fast-paced environment.
Specific experience with Titanium is a highly preferred skill for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze material characteristics including microstructure, porosity, hardness, and tensile properties
- Investigate material-related defects and support root cause analysis across manufacturing processes
- Support development and optimization of additive manufacturing processes (preferably metal/titanium)
- Perform and interpret metallurgical testing (e.g., tensile testing, hardness testing, microscopy)
- Evaluate whether material conditions meet performance and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams
- Support process validation and material qualification efforts
- Identify and troubleshoot issues related to printing, post-processing, and material inconsistencies
Qualifications:
- 3–8+ years of experience in materials, metallurgical, or manufacturing engineering
- Strong technical understanding of metallurgy, even if not formally titled as a metallurgist
- Experience with metal additive manufacturing (titanium highly preferred)
- Hands-on experience analyzing microstructure, porosity, and material defects
- Familiarity with mechanical and metallurgical testing methods (tensile, hardness, etc.)
- Experience in Medical Device or regulated manufacturing environment preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly technical, and evolving environment
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with metal additive manufacturing (titanium highly preferred)
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred but not required