Junior Materials & Process Engineer

Position Overview
We are seeking a Junior Materials & Process Engineer to support the selection, evaluation, and control of materials and manufacturing processes used in production. This is an entry-level role ideal for recent graduates or engineers with early career experience who are interested in developing expertise in materials, special processes, and manufacturing operations.
You will work under the guidance of senior engineers while collaborating with production, quality, and suppliers to ensure materials and processes meet engineering and customer requirements.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Materials Support

• Assist in reviewing material certifications and test reports.
• Support maintenance of approved material lists and specifications.
• Help evaluate materials for use in production components.

• Assist in developing and documenting manufacturing processes.
• Support control of special processes such as:
  • adhesive bonding
  • heat treating
  • plating and anodizing
  • coatings and surface finishing
• Help ensure processes follow established procedures and specifications.

• Assist in coordinating material and process testing.
• Compile and review test data for engineering evaluation.
• Support documentation of test results and reports.

• Work with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot material or process-related issues.
• Support root cause investigations for defects or nonconformances.
• Help implement corrective actions under guidance.

• Assist with supplier communication related to materials and processes.
• Support supplier qualification and documentation review.

• Help ensure compliance with standards such as:
  • ASTM International
  • SAE International
• Maintain accurate engineering and process documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in:
   
  • Materials Engineering
  • Metallurgical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
    or related field

• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in manufacturing or materials is a plus.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.

• Exposure to manufacturing processes such as machining, heat treat, or coatings.
• Familiarity with basic materials testing (tensile, hardness, etc.).
• Interest in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing environments.

• Strong willingness to learn and develop technical expertise
• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

• Hands-on experience with real-world materials and manufacturing processes
• Exposure to special process control and industry standards
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Career growth path into Materials & Process, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering