Principal Mechanical Design Engineer – Metallurgy

• Lead the design and development of mechanical components and systems with a focus on metallurgical properties and powder metallurgy techniques
• Define design intent and establish specifications to drive engineering excellence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project goals, timelines, and deliverables
• Conduct material selection, failure analysis, and reliability assessments
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in design best practices and metallurgical principles
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering department
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in metallurgy and design methodologies
• Engage in R&D, process development and qualification, production implementation, component substantiation, and supplier development and oversight

Requirements

• PhD in Materials Science, related field, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, with a strong focus on metallurgy and powder metallurgy
• Strong knowledge of material properties, manufacturing processes, and design tools
• Proven experience in leading design projects from concept to production
• Proven experience in managing long-term projects and developing supplier relationships is preferred
• Excellent problem-solving skills addressing complex challenges related to material properties, processing, and performance
• Strong communication skills for presenting technical concepts and complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders and leadership
• Track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and drive product development

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and development with a strong emphasis on metallurgical properties and powder metallurgy techniques. Proven ability to lead projects from concept to production while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• PhD In Materials Science
• 10+ Years Of Engineering Experience
• Metallurgy And Powder Metallurgy Expertise
• Project Management And Supplier Development
• Strong Communication Skills

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Design
• Material Selection
• Failure Analysis
• Reliability Assessment
• Manufacturing Processes
• Design Tools
• Continuous Improvement
• R&D Process Development
• Component Substantiation
• Metallurgical Principles

Soft Skills

• Problem-Solving
• Mentoring
• Collaboration
• Presentation Skills

Industry Keywords

• Metallurgical Properties
• Powder Metallurgy Techniques
• Engineering Excellence
• Cross-Functional Teams
• Product Development