Job Title: MATERIAL & PROCESS ENGINEER
Reports To: PROCESS ENGINEERING MANAGER-COLD SPRAY
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Prepared Date: JUNE 25, 2026
SUMMARY: Develop advanced materials and processes for research and customer applications focused on cold spray and cold spray additive manufacturing while collaborating with and supporting other advanced manufacturing technologies and production. Work closely with design engineering for evaluation of new cold spray equipment designs and help to identify new design opportunities. Develop and use automation expertise to address complex path planning problems in research as well as for customer applications.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility in a safe and satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
· Participate on multiple projects supporting the project engineer
· Manage time effectively to meet program goals according to project schedule
· Identify and evaluate materials which can address a wide variety of applications
· Work with new and existing equipment designs to prove marketability and to meet customer needs
· Propose new equipment, material, or process concepts for external or internal research funding and be willing to manage those programs when funded
o Manage program funding and schedule
o Issue reports and produce deliverables
o Assemble a project team to support the project
· Perform commercial and government customer activities using advanced manufacturing processes
· Travel to support internal and customer funded projects or to attend conferences as needed (est. 1-6 weeks per year)
· Support onsite advanced manufacturing activities at customer facility
· Work with traditional and non-traditional automation to develop path planning for advanced deposition strategies
· Design and develop fixtures and masking to support in-house activities
· Design and perform testing strategies for the materials and parts produced including mechanical behavior, Tribology, and/or metallurgical evaluations such as microscopy
· Communicate with customers in writing and in online and in-person meetings for project updates, research proposals, and in support of sales staff
· Follow internal processes to control release of new parts and materials
· Support cold spray and facility technicians as needed to address project and company needs
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
WAGE/SALARY:
$75,000 - $95,000 per year
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or similar required
· Knowledgeable with basic metallurgy, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, stress, and fatigue
· Knowledgeable in basic CAD, with CAM experience preferred
· Knowledgeable in numerical and finite elements analysis methods preferred
· Background in cold spray, wire deposition, laser deposition, or other additive manufacturing processes desired
· Familiar with air handling and dust control equipment desired
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
· Read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, newspapers, periodicals, scientific journals, and manuals
· Write and present verbally routine business and technical reports, correspondence, business letters, summaries, and reports in English using prescribed format, conform to all rules of punctuation, grammar, and style
· Ability to develop and maintain a professional working relationship with all team members.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
· Microsoft Word, Power Point, and Excel at an advanced level
· Proficiency in CAD/CAM software highly desired
· Proficient in electronic forms of communication including email, web searching, and data organization
· Basic computer programming knowledge for automation or data analysis desired
REASONING ABILITY:
· Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
· Use mathematical skills to interpret mechanical and metallurgical findings, financial information, and prepare budgets.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to see differences in widths and lengths of lines such as those on graphs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Inside: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Much of the work will be done in a machine shop type environment with high noise levels, dust, and other hazards associated with machining work. A job is considered "inside" if the worker spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
· Must be able to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, communicate well with others, effectively deal with technicians and customers, and accept constructive criticism.
· Must be able to change activity frequently and cope with interruptions.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Essential functions of this job are described under the headings above. The job requirements and features are subject to change from time to time due to the dynamic nature of the Company.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Language:
Security clearance:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
