Senior Materials Engineer

Position Overview

Engineers are the reason we exist—they're the core of who we are. We don't just build technology; we engineer the future. 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 work in a well-structured Engineering Support office within the Aero Engines / Gearboxes domain. Responsibilities include R&D, testing, analysis and characterization of materials, verifying and validating new materials development processes, defining technical specifications for special treatments, conducting failure analysis/investigations on damaged and/or NC components, collaborating with multiple departments (e.g., Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) and interfacing directly with suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and drive material qualifications of new supplier's turbomachinery hardware while supporting supply chain capacity improvements.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Participate on business and industry teams to improve the application of special processes for turbomachinery parts.
• Provide technical and strategic support to the supply chain through reviews and pre-production meetings.
• Define technical specifications and requirements.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
• Evaluate non-conformances by reviewing and analyzing requirements and acceptability criteria, and recommend disposition procedures to maximize producibility.

Required Qualifications

• Experience Required: 4-6 years of experience as a materials engineer in aerospace or gas turbine industry manufacturing, quality systems, and field support.
• Education: Bachelor/Master of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy.
• Broad knowledge about different materials (metallic, ceramic, composite, polymeric, etc.) and experience in characterization tests.
• Laboratory operations experience, including knowledge of procedures and equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and enjoy working with dynamic teams.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Additive Manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Finite Elements Analysis background, with knowledge of ANSYS being advantageous.
• Knowledge of coating/surface treatments processes.
• Good computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and Project Management experience is desired.