Prin Materials Engineer

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Saco, ME

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Materials Engineer designs, develops and modifies processes and methods for the manufacture, molding and utilization of metallic, plastic, composite and other materials in construction and production of hardware, electronic components and structures. Determines design approaches and parameters. Analyzes materials and material components to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results. Selects materials for inclusion in products based on analysis of specifications and reliability. Completes documentation and procedures for processing, testing and use of materials.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience
Engineering degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Applied physics.
Computer simulation.
Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Material science.
Materials Requirement Planning (MRP).
Optimization.
Performance analysis.
Materials engineering.
Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.

Responsibilities

Applies engineering techniques to create, develop and experiment with various materials that are used in industry to create products.
Manipulates a wide range of materials, including plastics, metals, semiconductors, composite materials and ceramics in product production and also examines them in depth on a microscopic scale.
Helps to solve problems in the manufacturing process that arise with the use of different materials.
Tests and ensures products comply with national and international legal and quality standards.
Advises most efficient materials to purchase and recommends on materials that use less energy.