Materials Engineer

HEICO Corporation • Keystone, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

For more than 65 years, HEICO Corporation, a NYSE traded company, has thrived by
serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space, and electronics
industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services.
HEICO's high-energy culture focuses our Team Members' on providing high quality
products and services to our customer base, which is made up of most of the
world's airlines and the defense industry. Our leadership approach creates a
dynamic environment that continually challenges our Team Members to perform
their best. Forbes Magazine recently ranked HEICO as one of the 200 "Best Small
Companies" and 200 "Hot Shot Stocks". HEICO is currently recruiting a Materials
Engineer
for its Seal Dynamics Business Unit, located in Tampa, FL.
To succeed, the person will need to be detail-oriented and be a team player with
the ability to effectively articulate findings. This is a great position for
someone who wants a challenging job, a chance to be a part of an exciting
business, and to grow in a successful company. Working conditions are normal
for an engineering office and lab environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials / Metallurgical engineering or a related field with at least two years of related Materials Engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of different types of metallic and non-metallic aerospace materials including polymers and composites, metals finishing processes, and materials specifications.
• Demonstrated proficiency in materials characterization and hardness measurement techniques
• A successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• A strong work ethic, high attention to detail required to review documentation, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working with aerospace, automotive or medical grade materials is a plus.
• Prior experience involving understanding of Aerospace Materials Specifications (AMS), ASTM, AS, MIL, NAS specifications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform an in-depth documentation review of materials received and process certifications from suppliers for first article and production parts.
• Develop reverse engineering materials test plans to be sent to outside labs.
• Provide support in preparation of documentation required to send first article and production parts to outside Materials Analysis labs.
• Interface with outside labs, Review test reports for accuracy and complete test plans.
• Perform in-house materials testing with XRF equipment, FTIR, Rockwell hardness, Shore hardness and passivation test (Training will be provided).
• Develop and maintain materials and process specifications in compliance with aerospace standards (e.g., ASTM, AMS, MIL)
• Other Duties assigned by Materials Engineering

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level