Materials Science Engineer – Aerospace Coatings & Paint Laboratory

Materials Science Engineer

Aerospace Coatings & Paint Laboratory

Auburn WA

$63.45 - $79.32/Hour

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We are hiring a Materials Science Engineer Aerospace Coatings & Paint Laboratory to develop qualify and support aerospace coating formulations paint application processes and materials testing for durable compliant and cost-effective surface finishes. This role supports laboratory testing coatings qualification failure analysis supplier material evaluations production support and continuous improvement while utilizing ASTM test methods corrosion testing materials characterization and aerospace coatings expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Develop evaluate qualify and optimize aerospace coating and paint formulations for production applications.
• Design execute and document laboratory testing to validate coating performance durability and regulatory compliance.
• Perform coatings characterization failure investigations and root cause analyses to resolve product and manufacturing issues.
• Evaluate supplier materials coating systems and alternative technologies to improve quality reliability and cost.
• Develop validate and maintain coating application processes laboratory procedures and standardized test methods.
• Conduct and interpret coating performance testing including salt spray adhesion gloss abrasion weathering hardness and corrosion resistance evaluations.
• Support manufacturing production scale-up process transfers and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering manufacturing quality suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve materials-related issues.
• Prepare technical reports laboratory documentation qualification data and engineering recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace ASTM environmental and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree and typically 5 or more years experience in an engineering classification or a
  Masters degree with typically 3 or more years experience in an engineering classification or a
  PhD degree with experience in an engineering classification
• Hands-on experience with coatings formulation paint systems materials characterization laboratory testing or surface engineering
• Experience performing and interpreting coating performance tests including: Salt spray (corrosion)
  • Adhesion testing
  • Gloss measurements
  • Abrasion resistance
• Experience supporting coating qualification laboratory investigations or production-related materials engineering activities.
• Ability to prepare technical documentation laboratory reports and engineering recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with surface pretreatment technologies including conversion coatings phosphate coatings electrocoat (E-coat) powder coatings or chromate alternative systems.
• Knowledge of ASTM standards and environmental or regulatory compliance requirements related to industrial and aerospace coatings.
• Experience using laboratory instrumentation including:
  • Spectrophotometer
  • Glossmeter
  • Salt spray chamber
  • QUV/weathering equipment
  • Cross-hatch adhesion tools
  • Pull-off adhesion testers
  • Hardness testing equipment
• Experience supporting manufacturing production launch process transfer or production engineering environments.
• Bachelors degree with typically 5 years of engineering experience Masters degree with typically 3 years of engineering experience or PhD with engineering experience.

Moseley Technical Services Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

• Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation which may include education criminal and work history verifications.
• Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits including medical and supplemental insurance and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallmarks of organizations with low turnover.
• Final position level and pay will be based on experience.

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Moseley Technical Services Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense manufacturing government and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity transparency and appreciation.

We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of World Class Service. World Class Company.