Competitive compensation and benefits Expansion-focused role open due to growth About Our Client Our client is a specialized advanced manufacturing organization focused on developing high-performance engineered materials and precision products for demanding industrial and technology applications. The company combines research and development, materials science expertise, and production capabilities to deliver innovative solutions, emphasizing continuous improvement, quality, safety, and close collaboration with customers on complex technical challenges. Job Description Lead the development, testing, and implementation of new materials, products, and manufacturing processes to enhance performance and expand capabilities. Analyze production operations, identify improvement opportunities, and drive initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, yield, and cost performance. Provide technical expertise and hands-on support to manufacturing teams by troubleshooting complex process and production issues. Evaluate, install, validate, and optimize new equipment and technologies while managing pilot programs and process qualification activities. Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and commercial teams to support product delivery, process documentation, and manufacturing excellence. Serve as a technical leader by conducting data-driven analysis, supporting customer needs, and promoting knowledge sharing and continuous innovation across the organization. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant Bachelor's degree in Materials Science with several years of experience supporting R D, manufacturing, and product development environments. PhD preferred. Strong expertise in materials characterization, process development, root cause analysis, and data-driven problem solving. Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage competing priorities, and drive initiatives from concept through implementation. Effective communicator who can collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including customers, operations, and quality teams. Continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on safety, quality, innovation, attention to detail, and delivering measurable business results. Experience working with metals. Publications preferred but not required What's on Offer Opportunity to play a key role in developing next-generation materials and manufacturing technologies within an innovative engineering environment. Exposure to both research and development and hands-on manufacturing operations, providing broad technical experience. Ability to lead new equipment, process improvement, and product development projects with meaningful business impact. High level of collaboration with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, quality, and commercial functions. Opportunity to influence product performance, manufacturing efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. Visibility with customers and the chance to contribute technical expertise to complex application and manufacturing challenges. A technically diverse role offering professional growth, ownership of projects, and involvement in advanced materials and process innovation.