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.
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This position is located at one of our newest distribution facilities, which is state of the art and includes the latest technology. We are a leading North American distributor of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services. We help our customers drive greater productivity, profitability and growth with over 1 million product offerings, our inventory management and other supply chain solutions, and deep expertise from more than 70 years of working across industries. Our Goal As a $2.8 billion company with more than 6,500 experienced associates and more than 3,000 suppliers, we work with customers big and small. Our goal is to drive results for their businesses - from keeping operations running efficiently today to continuously rethinking, retooling and optimizing for a more productive tomorrow. Our History Founded by Sid Jacobson in 1941, our company continues to build on a rich history of commitment to our customers, our shareholders, our associates and the communities in which we live and work.