Senior Failure Analysis Engineer

Req # : 127320 | Type: Full Time | Posted: 5/15/2014 | Edited: 10/29/2014 | Fee: 20.00% Percentage Computed On Base Salary
minimum: $86,000
maximum: $115,000
target: $100,000
bonus:N/A
travel: 0-10%
sponsor/transfer H-13 and/or H-2B: No
sponsor/transfer work permits: No
paid relocation: Yes
industry: Aerospace

The Failure Analysis engineer will investigate distressed engine components to document and identify the distress mode, and recommend corrective action. The investigation process involves a thorough assessment of the component’s condition, including conformance to material, manufacturing, design and assembly specifications. This position provides the opportunity to work with a wide range of commercial, military and developmental engine components. 

This position requires an engineer with experience in laboratory assessment techniques including optical microscopy, fractography, SEM/EDS analysis, hardness testing, image analysis and metallographic techniques. Prior experience in the investigation or characterization of aerospace alloy systems, i.e. titanium alloys and nickel-based superalloys, is preferred. 

In addition, outstanding communication skills will be needed to successfully provide the required oral communications, presentations and written reports to our internal and external customers. Basic PC skills are necessary, i.e. MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel. In addition, the ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic work environment is required.

1.A minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in a metallurgical laboratory environment is required
2.Direct experience working with root cause investigation tools (I.E fault trees, fish bones, DoX, ect.) is required
3. Experience with engineering design practice NDT methods,material and manufacturing processing technique is preferred.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.