How do they match: Materials Engineers

  • Project Engineer
  • Materials Development Engineer

  • 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.

  • Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
  • Guide technical staff in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
  • 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 to develop material and fabrication procedures that meet cost, product specification, and performance standards.

  • Direct design or development activities.
  • Prepare project budgets.