Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Includes those engineers working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Includes metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.
- Materials Branch Chief
- Materials Development Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Materials Research Engineer
- Materials and Processes Manager
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- Metallurgical Engineer
- Metallurgist
- Process Engineer
- Research Engineer
- Test Engineer
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- Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
- Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
- Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
- Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
- Design processing plants and equipment.
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- Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
- Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
- Conduct training sessions on new material products, applications, or manufacturing methods for customers and their employees.
- Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
- Design processing plants and equipment.
- Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
- Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
- Guide technical staff engaged in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
- Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
- Monitor material performance and evaluate material deterioration.
- Perform managerial functions, such as preparing proposals and budgets, analyzing labor costs, and writing reports.
- Plan and evaluate new projects, consulting with other engineers and corporate executives as necessary.
- Plan and implement laboratory operations for the purpose of developing material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.
- Replicate the characteristics of materials and their components with computers.
- Review new product plans and make recommendations for material selection based on design objectives, such as strength, weight, heat resistance, electrical conductivity, and cost.
- Solve problems in a number of engineering fields, such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, civil, nuclear, and aerospace.
- Supervise production and testing processes in industrial settings, such as metal refining facilities, smelting or foundry operations, or nonmetallic materials production operations.
- Supervise the work of technologists, technicians, and other engineers and scientists.
- Teach in colleges and universities.
- Write for technical magazines, journals, and trade association publications.
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- advise clients or customers
- advise clients regarding engineering problems
- analyze engineering design problems
- analyze engineering test data
- analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
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- advise clients or customers
- advise clients regarding engineering problems
- analyze engineering design problems
- analyze engineering test data
- analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
- analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
- analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
- analyze test data
- calculate engineering specifications
- collect scientific or technical data
- communicate technical information
- compile numerical or statistical data
- conduct analyses to determine physical properties of materials
- conduct laboratory research or experiments
- conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
- conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
- confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
- confer with research personnel
- confer with scientists
- confer with vendors
- coordinate engineering project activities
- coordinate production materials, activities or processes
- create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
- delegate authority for engineering activities
- design electronic equipment
- design engineered systems
- design machines
- design manufacturing processes or methods
- design waste recovery methods
- determine factors affecting production processes
- develop or maintain databases
- develop plans for programs or projects
- develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
- develop tables depicting data
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
- estimate cost for engineering projects
- estimate materials or labor requirements
- evaluate costs of engineering projects
- evaluate engineering data
- evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
- evaluate material specifications
- examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
- explain complex mathematical information
- follow manufacturing methods or techniques
- follow safe waste disposal procedures
- follow statistical process control procedures
- improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
- lead teams in engineering projects
- perform statistical analysis in physical science or geological research
- plan testing of engineering methods
- prepare reports
- prepare technical reports or related documentation
- provide analytical assessment of engineering data
- read blueprints
- read technical drawings
- recognize characteristics of alloys
- recognize characteristics of metals
- recommend materials for products
- resolve engineering or science problems
- study structure or properties of submicroscopic matter
- test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
- test materials or solutions
- understand engineering data or reports
- understand properties of gases or liquids
- use chemical testing or analysis procedures
- use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
- use government regulations
- use hazardous materials information
- use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
- use knowledge of investigation techniques
- use knowledge of materials testing procedures
- use library or online Internet research techniques
- use long or short term production planning techniques
- use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
- use metal processing methodology
- use physical science research techniques
- use pollution control techniques
- use project management techniques
- use quality assurance techniques
- use quantitative research methods
- use relational database software
- use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce
- use robotics systems technology
- use scientific research methodology
- use spreadsheet software
- use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
- use technical regulations for engineering problems
- use word processing or desktop publishing software
- work as a team member
- write business project or bid proposals
- write product performance requirements
- Staff Machinery Material Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
- Staff Weapons Material Officer (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
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- Weapons Material Officer (General) (Navy - Commissioned or Warrant Officer)
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- Ceramic Design Engineer
- Ceramic Engineer
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- Materials Engineer
- Metallographer
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- Ceramic Design Engineer
- Ceramic Engineer
- Ceramic Research Engineer
- Ceramics Test Engineer
- Foundry Metallurgist
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- Materials Engineer
- Metallographer
- Metallurgist, Extractive
- Metallurgist, Physical
- Welding Engineer
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