Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Mechanical Engineer II in Redmond, WA. Summary: We are seeking an exceptional Materials Engineer who combines analytical capabilities with technical writing. This person would be responsible for performing material selection assessments for space environments, investigating opportunities for materials first continuous improvements, and authoring technical specifications or inspection plans. The ideal candidate will have a foundation in aerospace or medical device engineering and new product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 2 years of experience with materials selection, testing, and processing or fabrication methodologies in the aerospace or medical sector

Preferred

• Master's degree or PhD in materials engineering or related technical discipline
• Demonstrated ability to author, revise, and maintain technical specifications
• Knowledge of metallic and nonmetallic materials used in spaceflight hardware
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication, metallic coatings, and cleaning processes
• Familiarity with roll to roll processing, injection molding, thermal interface materials, or composite processing
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, experimental design, and procedure generation
• Experience with characterization techniques including SEM EDS, FTIR, DSC, TGA, LFA, rheometry, spectrophotometry, Optical microscopy, Hardness testing
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Understanding of process variable interactions and their impact on material performance
• Experience working in high volume manufacturing environments
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts across all organizational levels

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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