Divergent Senior Materials & Process Engineer at Divergent specializing in metallurgy and additive manufacturing. Responsible for material qualification, process development, and metallurgical evaluation to support manufacturing improvements.
Responsibilities
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in L-PBF alloy metallurgical evaluation and microstructure characterization, supporting high-priority improvements to printed material capability and consistency
Define and execute material qualification test plans and generate corresponding material allowables for design
Perform process development and qualification for onboarding of new materials and manufacturing processes
Write and maintain engineering specifications for materials, processes, and testing
Support material related quality monitoring tools and lead / execute root cause investigations
Collaborate, as M&P focal, in integrated product teams (IPTs) on development and delivery of new products
Engage in component design process to provide solutions to customer material requirements including delivering component specific testing
Qualification
Experience withExpertise in one of the followingAbility to carry up to 25 lbsWork EnvironmentMix of office$141
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Bachelor’s degree in materials science or engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience executing material qualifications and writing technical specifications
5+ years of experience working with hardware in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with, and ability to interpret, aerospace and defense requirements - including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, and MIL specifications
Expertise in one of the following; additive manufacturing, metallurgy, heat treatment or forgings/castings.
Ability to carry up to 25 lbs
Preferred
Master’s degree or doctorate in materials science or engineering, or related field.
Comprehensive knowledge of materials mechanical behavior, such as fatigue and fracture – including experience with MMPDS fundamentals
Experience with NADCAP or other auditing methodology
Familiarity with laboratory material tests such as metallographic evaluation, powder characterization, thermoanalytical testing, tensile testing, etc.
Proficient with 3D Modeling in Teamcenter / NX
Work Environment
Mix of office, laboratory, and industrial environment. May work with powders, chemicals, and machining equipment.
