Overview: Provide materials and metallurgical engineering expertise across material selection, qualification, manufacturing processes, supplier assessments, failure analysis, and regulatory compliance for aerospace products.
Primary Responsibilities: · Strong fundamentals in metallurgy and materials science with work experience in manufacturing process and special process for aerospace materials. Working knowledge on additive mfg. and composite materials will be beneficial. · Shall have knowledge in interpretation of Industry material specification, process and specification (AMS, MIL, ASTM IS, BS, etc) and experience in laboratory characterization and testing of materials. · Select and evaluate aerospace materials such as titanium, aluminum/aluminum-lithium, high-strength steels, nickel alloys, and advanced materials based on performance, producibility, and application requirements. · Develop and execute material characterization and qualification programs, including A/B-basis design allowable and mechanical, fatigue, fracture, creep, and environmental testing. · Conduct metallurgical evaluations and failure investigations for material/process non-conformances, production issues, test anomalies, and in-service failures. · Hands-on experience with advanced characterization techniques such as SEM/EDS, EBSD, XRD, etc to evaluate microstructure, grain flow, hardness, UTM/tensile properties, coatings. Experience with TEM analysis will be beneficial. · Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, AMS/ASTM specifications, AS9100, Nadcap, FAA, and customer requirements; support AMPL governance and audits. · Provide technical guidance to Design, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Engineering teams and resolve material/process compliance issues. · Assess corrosion, galvanic compatibility, SCC, hydrogen embrittlement, fatigue, fracture, and environmental degradation risks. · Develop technical standards, review methodologies, reports, white papers, and engineering recommendations. · Strong analytical, problem-solving, supplier assessment, and technical communication skills. · Experience with ERP/PLM systems such as SAP, Teamcenter, or equivalent.
Basic Qualifications: · Ph.D./ Master’s, degree in Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering shall be bachelor’s degree in metallurgical/Materials engineering. · 8 to12 years of relevant aerospace, defense, space, or high-performance manufacturing experience.
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