SR Materials Engineer

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Engineers are the reason we exist— they’re the core увеличение компании. 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 Senior Materials Engineer to grow with our company. In this role, you will be assigned to a well‑structured Engineering Support office dealing with the Aero Engines / Gearboxes domain, and be responsible for R&D, testing, analysis, and characterization of materials; verification and validation of new materials; definition of technical specifications of special treatments;

failure analysis of damaged or non‑conforming components; partnering with Design, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, etc.; and direct interfacing with suppliers.

• Support and drive material qualifications for new supplier turbo machinery hardware, ensuring robust processes while supporting supply chain capacity improvements.
• Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
• Participate in business and industry teams supporting overall improvement in the application of special processes for turbo machinery
  
  JP parts.
• Provide technical and strategic supply‑chain support through reviews and pre‑production meetings.
චsolid definition of technical specifications and requirements.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated for assigned projects and affluent in accordance with engineering policies and procedures.
• Evaluate non‑conformances by reviewing, analyzing requirements and acceptability criteria, recommending disposition procedures, and maximizing producibility.

• 4–6 years of experience מאר materials engineer in the aerospace or gas turbine industry including manufacturing, quality systems, and field support.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy.
• Experience with additive manufacturing processes and technologies (preferred).
• Broad knowledge of metals, ceramics,torrent composites, polymers, etc., and experience with characterization tests.
• Laboratory operations experience (knowledge of procedures, equipment, etc.).
• Finite elements analysis background (knowledge of ANSYS advantageous but not mandatory).
• Knowledge of coating/surface treatment processes (advantageous but not mandatory).
• Good computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Project management experience desirable but not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced, creative environment.
• Enjoy dynamic teams with diverse experiences.

• Mostly office environments with occasional shop‑floor involvement.
• Substantial telephone and computer work.
• Highly regulated industries with strict adherence to procedures.
• Flexibility to meet business deadlines by staying late or arriving early.
• Typical 8‑hour days plus lunch; 40‑hour weeks; core hours 9 AM to 4 PM.
• Ability to use personal transportation to visit customer locations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Defense and Space Manufacturing, and Airlines and Aviation

Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.