Aerospace Materials Scientist Analyze materials and testing to support aerospace product quality. Drive metallurgical evaluations, compliance, and process improvement. About Our ClientOur client is a Northeastern-based aerospace and industrial manufacturing organization serving major OEMs across highly regulated industries. They specialize in engineered sealing and piston ring solutions requiring complex material specifications, stringent quality standards, and full traceability. Their culture emphasizes technical excellence, customer focus, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement within advanced manufacturing environments.
Job Description:
Operate and maintain mechanical, physical, chemical, and metallographic testing equipment. Manage materials laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, calibration, and inventory control. Evaluate incoming materials to ensure compliance with customer and purchase specifications. Perform metallurgical analysis including hardness testing, metallographic examination, and materials characterization. Maintain and operate heat-treating furnaces and ovens, including atmosphere-controlled equipment. Investigate material and process deviations and prepare technical reports with corrective action recommendations. Support production teams through technical materials expertise and troubleshooting. Prepare material certifications and documentation supporting customer and regulatory requirements. Review customer drawings, specifications, and material requirements for new and existing programs. Analyze returned materials and lead root cause investigations. Research and evaluate new materials, customer proposals, and material specifications. Support customer audits and special process compliance initiatives. Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Engineering teams. Participate in internal audits supporting NADCAP, heat treat, and pyrometry requirements. Assist customers, distributors, and sales teams with material application support. Support continuous improvement and special projects as assigned. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant:
Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, or related technical field. 1+ years of relevant metallurgical or materials engineering experience. Strong understanding of phase diagrams, metallography, hardness testing, and heat treatment processes. Experience operating materials testing and laboratory equipment. Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and material requirements. Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities. Excellent technical documentation and report-writing skills. Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred. Knowledge of NADCAP requirements preferred. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams. Must qualify as a U.S. Person due to ITAR requirements. What's on Offer Competitive salary and bonus opportunity. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and company-paid insurance benefits. 401(k) plan with company match. High-impact role supporting advanced aerospace manufacturing programs. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge materials, testing technologies, and technical manufacturing processes. Temperature-controlled work environment and strong career development opportunities.
Job summary:
Sector Engineering & Manufacturing. Sub Sector Production, Manufacturing. Industry Industrial / Manufacturing. Where York. Contract Type Permanent. Consultant name Alexander Tveter. Job Reference JN-092026-7116068.
