Senior Materials Engineer

Senior Materials Engineer Composites & Paper Manufacturing

About the Company:

Our client is a leading manufacturer of composite materials and mica tapes. Theyre committed to innovation sustainability and excellence.

The Role:

Were seeking an experienced Materials Engineer to own the full lifecycle of material development and optimization projects. Youll create project plans execute independently with minimal oversight and drive results from concept through production. This is a leadership-level position for someone who can operate autonomously and deliver impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full project executionfrom conception and planning through completionwith minimal supervision
• Create and execute material development strategies to meet performance quality and cost targets
• Conduct independent material testing failure analysis and optimization work
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to design test and validate new materials
• Make decisions and solve problems independently; escalate only when necessary
• Monitor industry trends and maintain compliance with standards
• Document findings and present technical results to leadership and stakeholders

What Were Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Materials Science or Engineering
• 3 years of materials engineering experience (composites and/or paper manufacturing)
• Proven track record of independently owning and delivering complex projects
• Strong analytical skills with materials testing and failure analysis expertise
• Familiarity with lamination molding and papermaking processes preferred
• Proficiency in CAD and engineering tools
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Self-directed; thrives with autonomy and minimal oversight

Why Join Us:

Competitive salary and benefits Significant autonomy and project ownership Professional growth opportunities Innovative collaborative team environment