The Materials Engineer plays a key role in selecting, testing, and qualifying metals and composites for marine applications, ensuring performance, durability, and compliance with maritime standards. This role involves providing technical guidance on corrosion resistance, fatigue, coatings, welding, and composite integration for ship structures and components. The engineer collaborates with design, manufacturing, and maintenance teams across new builds, retrofits, and repair projects.
Lead materials selection for ship structures, piping systems, propulsion components, and topside hardware
Evaluate corrosion resistance, fatigue life, and mechanical behavior of materials in marine and offshore environments
Develop and review material specifications, test plans, and welding procedures (WPS/PQR)
Perform and interpret failure analyses of corroded or fractured components using metallurgical and analytical techniques
Support the qualification of metallic and composite materials per classification society rules (e.g., ABS, DNV, LR)
Guide the application of protective coatings, cathodic protection, and surface treatments
Collaborate with design and structural engineers on material-related trade-offs and performance optimization
Assist QA/QC and production teams in resolving materials issues during fabrication or maintenance
Maintain documentation for traceability, compliance, and lifecycle management
Advanced corrosion behavior and mitigation in marine environments
Material testing, failure analysis, and documentation
Composites and hybrid material integration
Standards compliance and cross-functional technical support
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, or Marine Engineering (required)
Master’s degree in a relevant field (preferred)
Experience:
3–6 years of experience in materials engineering within marine, offshore, or heavy industry environments
Demonstrated experience with corrosion-resistant alloys, marine-grade aluminum, stainless steels, or fiber-reinforced polymers
Experience with materials qualification and classification approvals
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of corrosion mechanisms (pitting, galvanic, crevice), fatigue behavior, and protective coatings
Skilled in interpreting metallurgical lab results (e.g., SEM, microstructure analysis, hardness, tensile testing)
Proficiency with standards (ASTM, ISO, NACE, AWS, DNV, ABS)
Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) or materials modeling tools is a plus
Soft Skills:
Strong technical reporting and documentation skills
Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, QA, and operations teams
Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Organized, self-directed, and solution-oriented mindset