Materials Engineer- Team Lead
About The Position
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. This is where problem-solvers and big thinkers thrive. Quest Defense Systems and Solutions is seeking a Team Lead- Materials Engineer to grow with our company. The selected resource, 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.
Requirements
- 8+ 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)
- Good computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)Project Management experience is desired, but not required
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Like to work in a fast paced, creative environment
- Enjoy people and dynamic teams with diverse experiences. We have fun together!
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident required
Nice To Haves
- Some expertise in Additive Manufacturing processes and technologies will be preferential;
- Knowledge about coating / surface treatments processes advantageous but not mandatory
Responsibilities
- Responsible for managing a team of 6-15.
- Follows project management process and ensures quality/on-time delivery.
- Lead the customer engagement and develop the customer relationship.
- 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.
- Provide technical and strategic support to supply chain through reviews and pre-production meetings.
- Define technical specifications and requirements.
- Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
- Evaluate non-conformances by reviewing, analyzing requirements and acceptability criteria, recommend disposition procedures and maximizing producibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
