Materials Engineer - Aerospace and Metallurgical Engineering

Materials Engineer

Project Role : Materials Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop, select, and optimize materials to ensure components and systems meet performance, safety, and sustainability goals. Analyze material properties, design for durability and efficiency, and oversee testing and quality assurance throughout the lifecycle. Solve challenges such as corrosion, wear, and thermal behavior while collaborating across engineering disciplines to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.
Must have skills : A&D Defense
Good to have skills : Metals, Airbus Configuration Tools
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
As a Materials Engineer, a typical day involves developing and selecting appropriate materials to ensure that components and systems achieve their intended performance, safety, and sustainability objectives. The role includes analyzing material properties, designing for durability and efficiency, and managing testing and quality assurance processes throughout the product lifecycle. The position requires addressing challenges such as corrosion, wear, and thermal behavior, while working collaboratively with various engineering teams to deliver practical and cost-effective solutions that meet project requirements and industry standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:
This position requires an experienced professional with knowledge in various related domains such as:
Academically from the Metallurgical and materials engineering Background.
In-depth knowledge of Aluminium, Steel, Titanium and Nickel alloys.
In-depth knowledge of Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy, failure analysis.
Sound knowledge of material processes such as Casting, Forging, Rolling, Sheet metal processing, Extrusion, Welding, Surface technology and Additive manufacturing.
Hands-on experience in material or product testing & characterization like Tensile, Compression, Bearing, Impact, Fatigue, Fracture toughness, Fatigue crack growth, R-curve, Hardness, Metallography, NDT, Corrosion analysis (SCC, EXCO etc.), understanding of test equipment & other quality testing tools.
Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes and surface treatments, chemical processes (viz. anodizing, coating).
Familiarity with industry specifications (ASTM, ISO, AMS etc.) or material and manufacturing specifications including Qualification aspects.
Hands-on experience of statistical analysis and good command on excel.
Good understanding and reading ability of part s (2D) drawings.
Identification of process and product risk during feasibility review.
Furthermore, the candidate should have the basic and physical metallurgy competencies.
Competency in the above said domains is required from concept to production, ensuring fulfilment of product attributes and requirements against targets. Good understanding of manufacturing routes and process flow along with process parameters.
Competency in literature research
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Ability to learn and a passion towards new technologies will be much appreciated.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must Have Skills: Proficiency in A&D Commercial Aerospace.
- Experience with material characterization techniques and testing protocols relevant to aerospace applications.
- Strong understanding of material behavior under various environmental and operational conditions.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data related to corrosion, wear, and thermal properties.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations governing aerospace materials.
- Excellent problem-solving skills to develop innovative and cost-effective material solutions.

Additional Information:
Masters or Bachelor with research domain experience in Materials & Metallurgical engineering.
Good experience in MnPE activities (around 3-5 years) and relevant exposure in aerospace material and manufacturing methodologies.