The Mid-Level Materials Engineer provides technical leadership and support in the selection, testing, application, and lifecycle management of marine alloys, protective coatings, and corrosion control systems. This role ensures that all structural, piping, and equipment materials meet durability, regulatory, and performance requirements in marine and offshore environments, while supporting production, inspection, and maintenance planning activities.
Specify and validate material selections (steel, aluminum, Cu-Ni, stainless, duplex alloys, etc.) for hulls, piping systems, tanks, and mechanical components in marine applications.
Review and approve material data sheets (MDS), material test certificates (MTCs), and fabrication specifications to ensure compliance with standards (ABS, DNV, ASTM, ISO, MIL-STD).
Develop and oversee coating systems and corrosion protection strategies (e.g., sacrificial anodes, ICCP systems) for hulls, tanks, and submerged components.
Provide technical support during surface preparation, coating application, inspection, and testing (holiday testing, DFT checks, adhesion testing).
Support QA/QC activities related to weld consumables, galvanic compatibility, material traceability, and corrosion mitigation.
Conduct corrosion failure analyses and root cause investigations, issuing technical reports and preventive action plans.
Collaborate with design and engineering teams to integrate material and corrosion specifications into fabrication packages and procurement scopes.
Liaise with suppliers, coating manufacturers, and inspection agencies to evaluate and qualify material and coating products.
Assist in the development and updating of material standards, engineering specifications, and coating procedures.
Support client and class surveyor interactions for material approvals, test reviews, and inspection milestones.
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Marine Engineering.
4–7 years of relevant experience in marine, offshore, or industrial materials and corrosion engineering.
Strong knowledge of corrosion principles, galvanic series, marine environments, and coating systems.
Experience with classification society requirements (ABS, DNV, LR, BV) and industry standards (ASTM, ISO 8501/12944, NACE, ASME).
Proficient in reviewing MTCs, PQRs, WPSs, coating data sheets, and dimensional/material specifications.
Familiarity with failure analysis techniques and field inspection processes.
Strong documentation, technical writing, and cross-disciplinary communication skills.
NACE Coating Inspector Level 1 or higher.
Certification or training in cathodic protection systems (e.g., AMPP CP Level 1).
Experience supporting shipbuilding, offshore oil & gas, defense, or energy projects.
Working knowledge of digital asset integrity tools or corrosion monitoring systems.
Mix of office and field work in fabrication shops, dry docks, or marine facilities.
PPE required during field work; occasional work in confined spaces or elevated platforms.
May require periodic travel to suppliers, coating yards, offshore sites, or client locations.